Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
1980.23.01 |
Object Name |
Quilt |
Date |
1901 |
Features |
Signature or friendship quilt; large blocks with patches of various, sizes, materials and patterns within, predominantly brown, feather stitch embroidery around patches and blocks; initials and names embroidered in chain stitch; brown cotton backing, birthed edge, hand stitched. |
Object Story |
This is a friendship quilt made by Eugenia Adelaide Williams Smith (1851-1917) of Richmond Township, completed in 1901. The quilt contains the names of relatives and neighbours at 3rd Concession, Richmond Township, who contributed scraps of fabric to the crazy patchwork. |
People |
Smith, Eugenia Adelaide Williams (1851-1917) Smith, John Pringle |
Subjects |
Quilts Quilting Textile art Textiles Sewing Needlework Embroidery Cotton Wool |
Search Terms |
Richmond Township 1900s |