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REGISTRY NUMBER 761
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  • How was the Quilt Acquired?:
    inheritance
    Name of Maker:
    Lillian McKee Edwards
    Maiden Name of Maker:
    Lillian McKee Edwards
    Relationship to Owner:
    mother
    Occupation:
    Teacher Farming
    Place Maker Lives/Lived:
    Granby, Escuiminac, Quebec
    Pieced by (top):
    Lillian McKee Edwards
    Quilted by:
    Lillian McKee Edwards
    Size in Inches:
    75" x 65"
    Size: Irregular?:
    No
    Pattern:
    6 Pointed Star in Hexagon
    Block Set:
    Straight
    Block Numbers (whole):
    36
    Block Numbers (half):
    6 half blocks
    Size:
    hexagon
    Sashing Width(s):
    2.5"
    Sashing Colours:
    off white
    Sashing Number:
    plain
    Corners:
    Other
    Fabric:
    100% Cotton
    Edging:
    MachineHomecut Straight BindingFront turned backHand
    Edging Detail: Other?:
    commercial bias, good condition
    Batting:
    Cotton
    Batting Detail: Other?:
    light weight, white
    Quilting (hand):
    N/A
    Quilting (machine):
    hand
    Stitches Per Inch & Thread Colour:
    5 sts/inch
    Tied:
    No
    Quilting Pattern (main block):
    rainbow overall
    Backing Condition:
    Good
    Backing Fabric:
    Cotton
    Number of Pieces:
    2 some repairs

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