Name/Title
Windowpane quiltEntry/Object ID
2016.04.01Description
Cathedral window quilt with ivory coloured lace "flowers" applique sewn between each window, likely from a piece of lace or trim. The pieces of fabric within the windows are focus cut (the maker wanted to place particular images in the windows). The backing is white and is likely entirely hand stitched.
The style became popular in the mid-twentieth century, and is not the typical quilt. Traditionally, quilts are made by completing the top layer first, then a layer of batting, which is followed by a backing layer. Cathedral window “quilts” are patchwork blocks sewn together and do not always include batting or backing, which makes them easier to create and more versatile than traditional quilts. Each block is folded and stitched to reveal a contrasting side, resulting in a pattern that resembles rose windows.
Her youngest son, David Coulter:
"My Mother was an excellent sewer, out of necessity and pride. She made clothing for my father {Jack} my brother {John} and me {David}. She was born in Almonte in 1916, lived with he rmother Rose, father Harold, one of seven children. Out of school at 16 ,worked both inside and outside the home. All of the family were military save Marjorie and her Mother. Perhaps the “Spring Bush” was a favourite place in town, along with The Cottage in Appleton. Both were naturally beautiful. She met my father, the son of Irish emigrants in 1937 and married him in 1939. First child, John [1941] second child, David [1943]."
Her nephew, Ken Godfrey:
"I am in fact the first cousin of David Coulter, whom David referred to as the Family Historian. Of course, my Aunt Marge has very deep roots in Almonte, having been born there in 1916. Her father was Harry Gilmour (a local building contractor, as was his father Allan C. Gilmour), and her mother was Rose (nee Gammons) Gilmour, who has her name stitched into yet another quilt in the collection of the Appleton Museum.
Allan C. Gilmour's funeral was held from the family residence on Malcolm St., Almonte. Allan died on February 25, 1928. Per the Almonte Gazette, he was a "well known and prominent contractor and builder. He built some of the larger industrial plants in town, the fine CPR station here, and public and other large buildings throughout the Ottawa valley. He took a great interest in all matters relating to the town and served as a member of the town council."
So, as you can see from my paragraph above, it is very fitting that Marge’s quilt be shown in the same building that was constructed by her grandfather, Allan C. Gilmour!
Marjorie (or “Marge”, as she was known) could do most anything she set her mind to, if it involved needle and thread, or knitting needles. If an article of clothing needed to be made from a pattern, or later repaired or altered, she could handle the task with great skill and professionalism. She especially enjoyed making tartan skirts which she wore in her Scottish Country Dancing activities, and of course to celebrate her Scottish heritage, as her original Gilmour ancestors had settled in Ramsay Township in 1821. She also knitted colourful afghans for many of her children and grandchildren, and I am sure that these are still treasured by them as reminders of her, and of her magnificent Christmas Dinners, and many-many Christmas decorations which adorned every available space in her home in Brampton, Ontario.
Marge may have taken some inspiration from her sister Kathleen (nee Gilmour) Mahara, as Katie (as she was known) both designed and made quilts for others on semi-professional basis.
Marge's sister Katie (re quilt photo) worked at one time in the woolen mill where the MVTM is now located. I think that it was probably in the late 1920s, or early 1930s."Collection
Quilt CollectionCataloged By
Fournier, SarahLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
QuiltNomenclature Primary Object Term
NeedleworkNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Notes
Length: 45.6692913386 in
Width: 70.8661417323 inLocation
Location
Room
Michael's OfficeBuilding
M.V.T.M.Moved By
LailaDate
September 18, 2023Notes
Reason: Trunk Show
Notes: Needs to be rolled and stored on the fabric racksLocation
Container
Box 5Shelf
Shelf 2, Shelf 2Room
Collections RoomBuilding
M.V.T.M.Category
PermanentMoved By
Whit, ElizabethDate
August 18, 2017Location
Shelf
54, 54Room
Collections RoomBuilding
M.V.T.M.Date
February 23, 2017Notes
Notes: Needs to be rolled and stored on the fabric racksLocation
Container
Box 5Shelf
Shelf 1Room
Collections RoomBuilding
M.V.T.M.Category
PermanentValuations
Valuation Type
AppraisalDate
Feb 23, 2017Valuation Type
Aquisition ValueValue
CA$200.00General Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: Cotter, Ellen
Status Date: 2022-01-21Created By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
February 23, 2017Updated By
admin@catalogit.appUpdate Date
November 12, 2023
