HMH Material Culture Collection - Hawaiian Quilt "Lei O Kaahumanu -80.9.1.NM

Title

HMH Material Culture Collection - Hawaiian Quilt "Lei O Kaahumanu -80.9.1.NM

Description

"Lei o Kaahumanu" Hawaiian quilt (kapa) gold on white in "Kaahumanu" pattern queen size. Crown & kahili pattern with the name "Kaahumanu" in the center medallion topped with a crown. Crown motif in the four corners with kahili motif on each of the four sides; all motif are surrounded by floral leis.

(a note from Mr. Pawneshing) saying 'Not Kapa 06/25/2009'

Brown spot on lower edge of quilt where PRCC cleaned in 1984. Several spots on body, large near top.

Date

circa 1963

Contributor

Made by Margaret Apiki Ahakuelo (d. approx. 1963) fifty years ago. Donated by her daughter, Margaret K. Fette (Mrs. Joseph) in memory of her mother.

Information provided by Mrs. Margaret K. Fette
Acquired from Mrs. Margaret K. Fette (Mrs. Joseph) as a gift

Rights

If you would like permission to publish or reproduce this material, please send your requests to [email protected]

Format

W-96 L-100 inches
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Type

image

Files

80.9.1.NM.jpg

Citation

“HMH Material Culture Collection - Hawaiian Quilt "Lei O Kaahumanu -80.9.1.NM,” Hawaiian Mission Houses Digital Archive, accessed March 28, 2024, https://hmha.missionhouses.org/items/show/13547.

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