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Item ID# |
999.018.001 |
Object Name |
Quilt, Bed |
Date |
1917 |
Description |
One log cabin quilt. Made of coarse cotton, velvet and wool fabrics, there are 30 blocks with a central red square. Blocks are arranged to create diamonds of light and dark colours. In the top proper left corner is "Mrs. F. K., Elmwood, 1917". Quilt is edged with a brown and off-white striped material. |
Provenance |
The strong deep colours used within this quilt are traditional to the log cabin pattern, and include the red central square. This variation is known as Sunshine and Shadows. This quilt was created in 1917 in Elmwood by a Mrs. F.K. |
Dimensions |
W-161.29 L-195.58 cm |
Lexicon category |
2: Building Furnishings |
Places |
Elmwood |