Quilt No.991SJ - Shari Jamieson
Owner:
Shari Jamieson
Location:
WA Perth
Maker
Maker:
Lenore Myrtle Howes
Made in
USA Nebraska
Patterms
Date:
1941 - 1970
Description:
Cot quilt in Bow Tie variation (?) of pieced repeat blocks. The quilt is white homespun and a pink print with lambs. It is hand pieced and tied and has a pink backing. There is no padding. 1210 x 990 mm.
History:
The cot quilt was made by Lenore Myrtle Howes (1913-1999) In Nebraska USA in 1942. It was then owned by her daughter and now her grand-daughter. It is not used.
Story:
"My grandmother probably made this cot quilt for her first child, my mother, born in Nebraska in 1942. War time shortages probably account for the lack of batting. I remember using it as a 'doll' quilt as a child." [Shari Jamieson]
William and Lenore Howes
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