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REGISTRY NUMBER 1571
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  • How was the Quilt Acquired?:
    FAMILY HEIRLOOM
    Name of Maker:
    Unknown
    Maiden Name of Maker:
    MYRTLE STEWART WILLETT
    Relationship to Owner:
    GRANDMOTHER
    Place Maker Lives/Lived:
    NEW RICHMOND, Cascapédia
    Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
    Known
    Pieced by (top):
    M STEWART WILLETT
    Place Made:
    Cascapédia
    Other notes:
    SUGAR / FLOUR SACKS DYED FOR BACKINGS
    Size in Inches:
    78 * 65
    Size: Irregular?:
    No
    Pattern:
    SQUARES OF WOOL SAMPLES ETC.....
    Colour (dominant):
    DARK
    General Condition (Top):
    Used/WornDamaged- not repaired
    Technique:
    PatchworkEmbroidered
    Hand or Machine Made:
    HandMachine
    Block Set:
    Straight
    Colour:
    DARK
    Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
    One Fabric
    Fabric:
    100% Cotton
    Edging:
    Homecut Straight BindingFront turned back
    Stitches Per Inch & Thread Colour:
    RED ETC. YARNS
    Tied:
    Yes
    Backing Condition:
    Used
    Backing Fabric:
    ColourPlainOther
    Number of Pieces:
    20
    Number of Pieces: One fabric or Different Fabrics?:
    One Fabric

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