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REGISTRY NUMBER 1442
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  • How was the Quilt Acquired?:
    BELONGED TO THE BALDWIN FAMILY
    Name of Maker:
    RUTH STEVEN'S
    Maiden Name of Maker:
    MAY
    Surname:
    BALDWIN
    Relationship to Owner:
    MOTHER IN LAW
    Occupation:
    CANADIAN
    Pieced by (top):
    RUTH BALDWIN
    Quilted by:
    RUTH BALDWIN
    Year Made:
    1915
    Year is (accuracy):
    Estimate
    Place Made:
    BALDWIN
    Other notes:
    FOUND IN FAMILY HOME - WEDDING QUILT? NOTE, CUT OUT CORNERS, THIS PATTERN FOR USE ON 4 POSTED BED MUSEUM QUALITY OWNER FOUND THIS VERY SOILED "OLD RAG" IN A BAG & SIMPLY THREW IT IN WASHING MACHINE TO CLEAN. IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION
    Size in Inches:
    91 * 89
    Size: Irregular?:
    No
    Pattern:
    WHOLE CLOTH QUILT
    Colour (dominant):
    WHITE
    General Condition (Top):
    Good
    Corners:
    Straight
    Edging:
    ColourFront turned backHomecut Straight Binding
    Batting:
    Cotton
    Quilting (hand):
    Excellent
    Quilting (machine):
    hand
    Stitches Per Inch & Thread Colour:
    9
    Tied:
    No
    Quilting Pattern (main block):
    FEATHER PATTERN & DIAGONAL LINES 1/4"
    Backing Condition:
    Good
    Backing Fabric:
    CottonColourPlain

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