Date	circa 1963
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.
Dimensions	W-96 L-100 inches
Object Name	Quilt
Provenance	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
Recfrom	Mrs. Margaret K. Fette (Mrs. Joseph)
Title	Lei O Kaahumanu

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