Quilt

Name/Title

Quilt

Entry/Object ID

2023.2.1

Description

The quilt consists of squares, each one representing a church in the Shenandoah District of the COB. The quilt was purchased by members of the Mill Creek COB (Karen's home church) and presented to Steve and Karen in 1983 on their return from a term of service in Southern Sudan (1981-1983).

Textile Type

Quilt

Collection

Steve and Karen Shank Collection

Cataloged By

Viktoria Lucy

Acquisition

Accession

2023.2

Source or Donor

Steve Metzler and Karen Glick Metzler

Acquisition Method

Gift

Notes

Quilt

Made/Created

Date made

1983

Time Period

20th Century

Notes

40 years old. Made from squares representing churches in Shenandoah District of COB.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Notes

Gift to Steve and Karen from Mill Creek COB upon their return from service in Southern Sudan 1981-1983.

Created By

info@brethrenmennoniteheritage.org

Create Date

May 2, 2023

Updated By

info@brethrenmennoniteheritage.org

Update Date

June 10, 2025