Object Record
Metadata
Accession # |
2009.11.1 |
Item Name |
Quilt, Commemorative |
Description |
A commemorative quilt made by the "Grand Quilt Guild" dated 2002-2009. The quilt is in the shape of the township of Centre Wellington. The boundaries of the township became the borders of the quilt. The focal point was the Grand River, which flows through the centre, and the green corners represent the lush rural surroundings of the township. A variety of buildings were pieced together onto the quilt representing important historic locations throughout the township. The project designer and developer was Jacqueline Tate. The site superintendents were: Esther Clark, Marnee Ewasko and Cecilia Smith. For more information on who helped with the construction of the quilt please refer to the label sewn on the back. |
Date |
2002-2009 DURING |
Provenance |
The quilt is a result of a group project undertaken in the summer of 2002, to explore their community in Centre Wellington. |
Person \ Organization |
Grand Quilt Guild St. John's Anglican Church Elora Municipal Cemetery James Russell and Sons Fergus High School Walkey's Mill St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, Oustic Fergus Swimming Pool Elora Public Library Elora Post Office Wellington County Museum and Archives Committee Ennotville Library Shand Dam Gsw Incorporated Speedside United Church Elora Mill Bethany United Church St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Dalby House |
Place |
Township Of Centre Wellington |
Year Range from |
2002 |
Year Range to |
2009 |
Creator \ Maker |
Grand Quilt Guild |