Monthly Archives: September 2010

Merlin Hawk

Posted on September 30, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

This Merlin Hawk specimen was prepared by Leora Simpson (1856-1951) in September 1882.  The local post-mistress for many years, Miss Simpson appears in the 1891 Census and lists her occupation as “taxidermist”.  Part of a collection of over 100 bird … Continue reading →

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Quilt of the Day – conclusion

Posted on September 21, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

The Stitch in Time exhibition officially closed on Sunday and is being de-installed today.  In honour of the closing, below is our last 2010 installment of the Quilt of the Day feature. This beautiful red and white signature quilt was … Continue reading →

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65th Queens County Fair

Posted on September 20, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

The 65th Annual Queens County Fair wrapped up Sunday afternoon.  Great weather overall, thousands of people, good times and good food, lots of promotion for Queens County Heritage and a good number of sales in the shop. We spoke to … Continue reading →

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Quilt of the Day

Posted on September 13, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

This fine quilt was purchased by Queens County Heritage at an estate auction earlier in the year.  On first glance it looks like an ordinary nine patch pattern, however on closer examination it is a pattern called Contrary Wife – … Continue reading →

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Quilt of the Day!

Posted on September 8, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

This everyday quilt was made by Ethel Blanch Hawkshaw Armstrong, c. 1920.  Ethel was born 2 December 1883, at Summer Hill, Queens County, the daughter of Robert Hawkshaw and Rebecca Ann McCorkle.  She married Amos Malcolm Armstrong (1880-1963), 23 June … Continue reading →

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