Catharine Landis 1846. The name is a well known name in Lancaster County. There is a museum called the Landis Valley Museum, and, I suppose, there is a Landis Valley to go with it.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Signature Blocks
As I was cleaning out my little red cupboard yesterday, I came across some signature blocks that I have collected. These blocks never made it into a quilt obviously, but signature quilts were popular in the mid 19th century. As you can see, some of these are dated in the late 1840's.
Turkey red, again very popular around 1850. This one says Elisebeth Seiverd 1846 in tiny cross stitch.
William Glendining 1846
Lean Garman 1846
The next two have ink stamped names. M. Glendining.
M A Wilsonor (?).
Prussian blue, again a clue to ca. 1850, this color was very popular in quilts at that time.
May House. Windsor. Oct, th 10, 1848. Written in ink.
H. S. Kunkle, Harrisburg Pa. I wish I have a yard of this cheddar fabric!
In beautiful script, David S. Raber, Lebanon, Pa. January 12, 1848
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They are wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteKinda sad they were never made into a quilt. Do you plan to do that? ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteLove these blocks - the fabric is all wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThose are amazing! Imagine how long ago they were signed and wonder what their life was like. You could google the names maybe.
ReplyDeleteThese blocks are just fantastic - the color so strong. Loved looking at them!
ReplyDeleteOh goodness so gorgeous and so early. Just amazing.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed seeing your collection of signature blocks. You have such interesting quilts and blocks.
ReplyDeleteWill you do anything with them? Maybe they should be in a museum? The color looks so vibrant and fresh and the needlework is superb.
ReplyDeleteLiri
Great block. Wonderful fabrics. Ah yes that Prussian blue wasn't that reproduced by wind ham a few years ago?
ReplyDeleteThose are great, it is amazing how well preserved they are. I wonder what people will think in 150 years about the things we create. Hope you are having a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI had the same thought when I saw that Cheddar...sigh...
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful treasures. Wouldn't it be nice to know who these people were and what the blocks were for. Thanks for sharing.
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