Information wanted about a very old quilt
10-21-2011, 08:25 PM
#62
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I agree that your friend should consult with family records to check the date for anything monumental to the family.
A wedding, a birth, a death--some quilts were made after with the persons clothing for a remembrance.
Possibly a graduation of some sort--military school?
While it looks feminine to me, it could have been for about anyone. Commemerative quilts were elegantly made.
A wedding, a birth, a death--some quilts were made after with the persons clothing for a remembrance.
Possibly a graduation of some sort--military school?
While it looks feminine to me, it could have been for about anyone. Commemerative quilts were elegantly made.
10-21-2011, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltmouse
I think the little c is key.
http://ifhf.rootsireland.ie/surnames.php?letter=NC
There are also names that begin with Nc, rather than Mc.
But, I don't see any on this list that are NcJ
http://ifhf.rootsireland.ie/surnames.php?letter=NC
There are also names that begin with Nc, rather than Mc.
But, I don't see any on this list that are NcJ
10-22-2011, 02:56 AM
#65
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The last character could definitely be an "I"
...several Victorian Era fonts show very similar "I" & "J" characters.
I hope we hear something back on what this ends up being...
Such a wonderful mystery and beautiful heirloom! :)
...several Victorian Era fonts show very similar "I" & "J" characters.
I hope we hear something back on what this ends up being...
Such a wonderful mystery and beautiful heirloom! :)
Victoria Font Sample
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10-22-2011, 06:53 AM
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What a beautiful piece of quilting art!!
Definitely contact an appraiser and get it certified and registered. Be sure that the appraiser is associated with one of the professional quilting organizations that specialize in historic quilts and not a 'picker' for antique dealers that is looking to buy. You can contact the American Quilters Society or get info through their textile museum in Paducah.
We just had an AQS appraiser come to our guild meeting for a seminar and 'trunk show'. It was one of the best lectures that we had ever had! She was so interesting and gave so much information about history, styles, types of fabrics, threads etc. She stressed that if you have any heirloom quilts that appraisals are the best route for insurance purposes and for historical value. I believe the AQS has a historical registry also set up so that the quilt can be registered and documented.
Definitely contact an appraiser and get it certified and registered. Be sure that the appraiser is associated with one of the professional quilting organizations that specialize in historic quilts and not a 'picker' for antique dealers that is looking to buy. You can contact the American Quilters Society or get info through their textile museum in Paducah.
We just had an AQS appraiser come to our guild meeting for a seminar and 'trunk show'. It was one of the best lectures that we had ever had! She was so interesting and gave so much information about history, styles, types of fabrics, threads etc. She stressed that if you have any heirloom quilts that appraisals are the best route for insurance purposes and for historical value. I believe the AQS has a historical registry also set up so that the quilt can be registered and documented.
10-22-2011, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by samsu32
i saw a quilt on the board, but have not been able to find the pattern.the lady said she got it free- Paradigm shift it was in blacks and white. I have yet to see any free patterns susie
Or am I totally confused here?
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