You are here

Home » Search the Database

1599

Languages

REGISTRY NUMBER 1599
View the Next Quilt
  • How was the Quilt Acquired?:
    GIFT
    Name of Maker:
    Unknown
    Maiden Name of Maker:
    ISABELLA FAIRSERVICE McWHIRTER
    Relationship to Owner:
    MOTHER
    Occupation:
    TEACHER
    Place Maker Lives/Lived:
    NEW RICHMOND
    Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
    Known
    Pieced by (top):
    ISABELLA McWHIRTER
    Quilted by:
    ISABELLA McWHIRTER
    Year Made:
    1925
    Year is (accuracy):
    Known
    Place Made:
    NEW RICHMOND
    Size in Inches:
    87 1/2 * 73
    Size: Irregular?:
    No
    Pattern:
    DOUBLE WEDDING RING
    Colour (dominant):
    PASTEL
    General Condition (Top):
    Used/Worn Damaged- not repaired
    Technique:
    Patchwork
    Hand or Machine Made:
    Machine
    Block Numbers (whole):
    20 1/2
    Size:
    18" * 18"
    Colour:
    MULTICOLOUR
    Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
    One Fabric
    Fabric:
    100% Cotton
    Edging:
    Colour Homecut Straight Binding Front turned back
    Batting:
    Cotton
    Quilting (hand):
    Poor
    Quilting (machine):
    hand
    Stitches Per Inch & Thread Colour:
    4, WHITE
    Tied:
    No
    Quilting Pattern (main block):
    RINGS & OUTLINE
    Backing Condition:
    Used
    Backing Fabric:
    Cotton Colour
    Number of Pieces:
    1
    Number of Pieces: One fabric or Different Fabrics?:
    One Fabric

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

For all errors, omissions or change of quilt ownership please contact enregistrement-courtepointe@courtepointequebec.com
Powered by ARTIFACT