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Item ID# |
955.003.009 |
Object Name |
Quilt, Bed |
Description |
One fragment of a "Log Cabin" pattern quilt. Each cabin square is divided into a light and dark section, creating diagonal light and dark lines. The backing is cream coloured cotton and the border is unfinished. |
Provenance |
Made by the donor's mother, this quilt fragment is typical of log cabin quilts found in Bruce County. Made of several types of material, this style of diagonal lines created by the light and dark sections of the log cabin is known as Single Furrow and refelcts both settlers' and farmers' experiences within Bruce County. |
Dimensions |
W-73 L-43.5 cm |
Lexicon category |
2: Building Furnishings |
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