Cecelia Wheeler 1840-50's Antique Quilt Square
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Antique Genealogy
Item #1678
1840-50’s Hand Sewn Quilt Square of Cecelia Wheeler, ME:
This is a beautiful old hand signed quilt square made of early fabrics. 18 different squares were found in Portland Maine, Cumberland County. They are all on our ancestorville site. This one has the signature Cecelia Wheeler handwritten in center, in old early dip pen handwriting from the period. Most likely there was a quilting bee and each member made their own squares. Some of the family members are related by same surnames, others may also be related family members also. For whatever reason, the handmade quilt was never finished.
This square is hand sewn with the utmost care. Found in Portland, Maine area, which is in Cumberland County. We feel these quilt squares to be Portland, Maine related, as they came directly out of a house in that vicinity. See the 18 quilt squares found on our site at numbers 2551 Rogers, 2346 Kenyon, 2799 Guy, 1301 Rogers, 2895 Wright, 2900 Whitham, 1810 Rogers, 113 Champlin, 779 Wheeler, 1546 Rogers, 1272 Fisk, 1723 Rogers, 380 Rogers, 444 Axtel, 1678 Wheeler, 1806 Benton Rogers, 1827 Thompson, and 2194 Guy. A wonderful mid 19th century original handmade piece.
Size: 11 × 12 inches
Order Notes: Add Plastic "Rigid" - $2.99 NOTE: With buying the original only, an optional "Rigid" or clear plastic sleeve may be added for an additional $2.99 to offer extra protection, highly recommended for shipping!
DIGITAL SCANS: You may purchase a 300 DPI (print quality) scan of front & Back of this antique family item alone, or with the original item, or both for 8.99. There are no shipping costs, your own web address for scans will be sent to you thru email in 24-48 hours and remain up for 30 days, you may copy them to your hard drive and use them freely as you wish.