In my previous job as a Digitization Facilitator, for an
OurOntario project, I had the opportunity to work with a number of great local history collections. A few of these collections contained quilts made and donated by community members. I was instantly impressed by the work and community memory contained in so many of these handmade quilts. A number of the quilts were done as community fundraisers or as keepsakes and have local family names stitched onto them - a great source for any local historian.
Since my first introduction to quilts in a historic context I've continued to be amazed by the work that goes into quilt making. Some of my favourite quilts from museum collections include:
From the Huron Shores Museum, a Pink and White fundraiser quilt. Community members paid a small fee to stitch their name into the quilt. Additional details for this quilt can be seen
here.
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| Circa 1940 | |
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| Detail of a section of the names on the quilt. | | | | | |
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An intricate scrap style quilt held by the McCord Museum.
The Castle Kilbridge National Historic Site has placed a
virtual exhibit on the
Virtual Museum of Canada which focuses on quilts given as wedding presents. The quilt below is an example of the items contained in that exhibit.
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| "Rising Sun," made in 1885 |
2 comments:
So pretty! I've alway wanted a quilt, but they are so expensive because they are so much work. Guess I'll just have to get my domestic goddess in gear and make one.
Haha, I'm the same. I have one that was a gift from my Grandma, but would love to actually make one myself one day!
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