QUILT INDEX RECORD

37-35-21

Where are the records for this quilt housed?

Country Heritage Park

Who documented this quilt?

Country Heritage Park Collection

Country Heritage Park Number:

CHPPC 1976.212.02

Person filling out this form is:

Author/researcher

Source of the information on this quilt:

Judy Lyons, on behalf of Country Heritage Park

When was the form filled out?

March 2013

Choose the best description of the source to the quilt:

Other

Interviewer:

Mr. David Nattress

Location of data collection:

8560 Tremaine Road, Milton, ON

This is a:

Other

Describe the item:

Quilted bedspread

Names for quilt's pattern in common use:

Boudoir Type Quilt

How wide is the quilt?

57"

How long is the quilt?

65"

Shape of edge:

Straight

Shape of corners:

Straight

What color is the quilt?

Black; Cream; Green; Pink; Red

Quilt's condition:

Good/moderate use

Damage:

Dirty

OTHER DAMAGE TO QUILT: If you chose Other, please describe the damage.

surface dust

Time period:

1930-1949

Date estimated by an antique dealer, quilt historian or appraiser:

c.1940

Describe the quilt's layout:

Medallion or framed center

Medallion size:

33" x 41" center

Number of borders:

3

Describe the borders:

4" black border; 4" cotton cretonne print; 4" black border

Fiber types used to make the quilt top:

Cotton

Fabric types used to make the quilt top:

Chintz

Fabric styles used in the quilt top:

Floral; Solid/plain

Piecing techniques used to make the quilt top:

Machine Piecing

Materials used to make the back:

Cotton

What color is the back of the quilt?

Cream; Green; Pink; Red

Number of pieces of fabric in the quilt back:

2

Describe the back:

Machine sewn; Print; Same fabric used throughout

Materials used in the quilt binding:

Cotton

Fabric structure of the binding:

Plain weave

How is the binding made?

Back turned to front; Cording

What kind of filling is used in the quilt?

Cotton

How thick is the quilt?

Thick (More than 3/16?)

How are the layers held together?

Machine quilting

Thread type used for the quilting:

cotton

Color of thread used in the quilting:

beige and black

Features or notes about the quilt's appearance, materials, or construction:

Cretonne also known as chintz

Quilt top made by:

Maker Unknown

Where the quilt was made, city:

Milton

Where the quilt was made, province:

Ontario

Where the quilt was made, country:

Canada

How was this quilt acquired?

Gift

Why was the quilt made?

Not described

The quilt was made to be used for:

Bedding, special occasion

Quilt is presently used as:

Exhibit

Where did the maker find their pattern?

Traditional pattern variation; Unknown

Ownership of this quilt is:

Public

Quilt owner's name:

Country Heritage Park (Country Heritage Agricultural Society)

Quilt owner's city:

Milton

Quilt owner's province:

Ontario

Quilt owner's country:

Canada

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