Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 1, Number 10, 1 December 1984 — Funds Sought to Purchase Historical Hawaiian Quilt [ARTICLE]

Funds Sought to Purchase Historical Hawaiian Quilt

Efforts are being made by the Kalihi-Palama Culture and Arts Society and the Pacific Friendship Fibre Arts Conference to bring back to Hawaii for permanent keeping a beautiful Hawaiian flag quilt made in 1899 by the people of the former Palama Mission. The quilt, whieh also contains the Hawaiian coat of arms, was presented to Anne Pope as a remembrance gift for her work as first director of the Palama M ission kindergarten. She was returning to the mainland because of failing health and the quilt was the people's way of thanking her for the love she shared with them. The love for Anne Pope is still alive in this beautiful quilt whieh is described by KPCA Director Wendell Silva as being in "excellent condition." In this regard, the Palama Mission Quilt project is seeking to raise $8,500 to purchase the quilt whieh is currently owned by a mainland collector. Silva explained that if the project is successful, it is intended to construct a permanent display case to provide for its conservation and displayed for the enrichment of Hawaii's residents and visitors. It would be housed in Palama Settlement whieh is the successor to the Palama Mission. The quilt was on display this past summer at the East-West Center during a Hawaiian quilt workshop. It hassince been returned to its owner on the mainland. Betsy Akana, renowned as the Hawaiian quilter, and Elaine Zimm, PFFAC director, are coordinating the fund drive. Tax deductible contributions may be made payable to Kalihi-Palama Culture and Arts Society, 357 N. King St„ Honolulu, Hawaii 96817. Silva explained that if the fund raising project is unsuccessful, money received will be used to acquire another one or to restore others of similar significant history.