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REGISTRY NUMBER 656
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  • How was the Quilt Acquired?:
    Finnigans market antiques
    Name of Maker:
    Unknown
    Size in Inches:
    79" x 69"
    Size: Irregular?:
    No
    Pattern:
    Blue birds of happiness
    Colour (dominant):
    white and faded blue
    General Condition (Top):
    Used Not Repaired Used/Worn
    Technique:
    Patchwork Applique Embroidered
    Hand or Machine Made:
    Hand Machine
    Block Set:
    Straight
    Block Numbers (whole):
    20
    Size:
    13.5 x 12 1/4"
    Sashing Width(s):
    3 3/4"
    Sashing Colours:
    white, faded blue
    Sashing Number:
    straight with square in centre
    Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
    One Fabric
    Corners:
    Straight
    Fabric:
    100% Cotton
    Fabric Detail: Other?:
    flour sacks
    Edging:
    Homemade Hand Machine Front turned back
    Edging Detail: Other?:
    worn
    Batting:
    N/A Wool
    Batting Detail: Other?:
    light weight, white
    Quilting (hand):
    Regular
    Quilting (machine):
    No hand
    Stitches Per Inch & Thread Colour:
    6-7stitches/inch, white thread
    Tied:
    No
    Quilting Pattern (main block):
    half circle variations
    Backing Condition:
    Stained
    Backing Fabric:
    Other Cotton
    Number of Pieces:
    4- cotton flour sack
    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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