Quilt No.990SJ - Shari Jamieson

Shari Jamieson
Owner: 
Shari Jamieson
Location: 
WA Perth
Maker
Maker: 
Lenore Myrtle Howes
Made in
USA Nebraska
Date: 
1941 - 1970
Description: 
Cot quilt, repeat block in Bow Tie variation (?). White homespun and pink print with animals. It is hand pieced and tied. The padding is white flannelette and the backing is pale blue homespun. 1130 x 970 mm.
History: 

The cot quilt was made by Lenore Myrtle Howes (1913-1999) In Nebraska USA c. 1945. It was then owned by her daughter and now her grand-daughter. It is not used.

Story: 

"My grandmother probably made this for my uncle who was born in 1945. When my brother was born in 1962 it was used for him. I remember having it as a 'doll' quilt as a child." [Shari Jamieson]

Lenore Myrtle Howes
Lenore Myrtle Howes

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