Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
1978.C28 |
Object Name |
Quilt |
Date |
c. 1875 |
Year Range from |
1870 |
Year Range to |
1883 |
Features |
Quilt; white ground, appliqued in beige, red and gold (beige was originally green), border is floral and leaf motif, 9 centre "blocks" in abstract design with windmill variation and oak leaves between blocks, white backing, birthed edge, echo quilting, hand and machine stitched. |
Object Story |
This quilt was made by Elizabeth Dupre (nee Shuman) (1806-1890) of North Fredericksburgh. Elizabeth made the quilt as a gift for for her youngest granddaughter Theresa Robertson when Theresa was a child. |
People |
Dupre, Elizabeth (nee Shuman), 1806-1890 Robertson, Theresa |
Subjects |
Textile art Textiles Quilting Quilts Sewing Cotton |
Search Terms |
1870's North Fredericksburgh Napanee |