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    How was the Quilt Acquired?:
    Inherited from father, Robert Isaac Hendershott III (1921-1997)
    Name of Maker:
    Unknown
    Year is (accuracy):
    Estimate
    Size in Inches:
    62" x 57½" (70" x 65" with lace)
    Size: Irregular?:
    No
    Pattern:
    Crazy Quilt
    Colour (dominant):
    Multi on burgandy frame
    General Condition (Top):
    Good
    Technique:
    Crazy Quilt
    Border Pattern:
    Straight & lace
    Border Number:
    2
    Border Width(s):
    4" velvet, 14¼" lace
    Border Colour(s):
    Burgandy & beige lace
    Corners:
    Mitred
    Fabric:
    Silk, some rayons, Tatting lace edge (hand) daisies
    Fabric Detail: Other?:
    Excellent condition (no shattering or silk)
    Batting Detail: Other?:
    Possible liner for structure
    Tied:
    No
    Quilting Pattern (main block):
    Extensive Embroidery
    Quilting Technique Notes:
    Fern in white along border edge - roses - pansies - flowers - owl - daisies - initial "H" Ribbon : Apollo Knights Templar No. 1 Ribbon George Washington Centennial 1876
    Backing Condition:
    Good, stained, a few tiny holes
    Backing Fabric:
    Tafetta, red,
    Number of Pieces:
    4
    Number of Pieces: One fabric or Different Fabrics?:
    One Fabric

Gail and Stephen A. Jarislowsky Institue for Studies in Canadian Art

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