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REGISTRY NUMBER 509
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  • How was the Quilt Acquired?:
    inheritance
    Name of Maker:
    Augustine Desormaux Bastien
    Maiden Name of Maker:
    Augustine Desormaux Bastien
    Relationship to Owner:
    mother
    Place Maker Lives/Lived:
    Authier
    Place Made: (Known or Estimate):
    Known
    Pieced by (top):
    Augustine Desormaux Bastien
    Quilted by:
    Augustine Desormaux Bastien
    Year Made:
    1942
    Year is (accuracy):
    Known
    Place Made:
    Authier
    Size in Inches:
    67.5" x 61"
    Size: Irregular?:
    No
    Pattern:
    Crazy quilt
    Colour (dominant):
    red, black, green
    General Condition (Top):
    Used/Worn
    Technique:
    Patchwork
    Block Set:
    Straight Alternating
    Block Numbers (whole):
    6
    Border Number:
    1
    Border Width(s):
    3
    Corners:
    Other Straight
    Fabric:
    Other
    Fabric Detail: Other?:
    velvet
    Edging:
    Machine Back turned forward
    Edging Detail: Other?:
    good, turned fabric from curtain
    Batting:
    Other
    Batting Detail: Other?:
    old bedspread
    Quilting (hand):
    N/A
    Quilting (machine):
    n/a
    Stitches Per Inch & Thread Colour:
    red thread
    Tied:
    Yes
    Quilting Pattern (main block):
    every 6"
    Backing Condition:
    Used
    Backing Fabric:
    Printed Cotton
    Number of Pieces:
    3- curtains

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