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  • How was the Quilt Acquired?:
    gift from Mother-in-Law
    Name of Maker:
    Harry Harvey (Mrs)
    Surname:
    Harvey
    Relationship to Owner:
    mother in law
    Occupation:
    Housewife
    Place Maker Lives/Lived:
    Farnham's Corner
    Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
    Known
    Pieced by (top):
    Harry Harvey (Mrs)
    Quilted by:
    Harry Harvey (Mrs)
    Year Made:
    1950
    Year is (accuracy):
    Known
    Place Made:
    Farnham's Corner
    Size in Inches:
    70" x 66"
    Size: Irregular?:
    No
    Pattern:
    Crazy Quilt
    General Condition (Top):
    Used/Worn Fragile Good
    Technique:
    Patchwork
    Block Set:
    Straight
    Block Numbers (whole):
    9
    Size:
    22" x 22"
    Border Colour(s): Plain or Print:
    One Fabric
    Fabric:
    100% Cotton Silk
    Fabric Detail: Other?:
    chintz, made basically from ties
    Edging:
    Back turned forward
    Edging Detail: Other?:
    some wear
    Batting:
    Cotton
    Batting Detail: Other?:
    heavy cotton tie lining, coarse muslin, white
    Quilting (hand):
    N/A
    Quilting (machine):
    n/a
    Stitches Per Inch & Thread Colour:
    crochet cotton, green, yellow, red
    Tied:
    Yes
    Quilting Technique Notes:
    some zig-zag repairs
    Backing Condition:
    Used
    Backing Fabric:
    Cotton
    Number of Pieces:
    2 (green) some repairs
    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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