Caesar's Crown signature quilt made for Elizabeth Bickel/Bechtel from Berks Co/Montgomery Co. Pennsylvania (near Philadelphia). Dated 1851.This is a difficult pattern which is probably why I'm collecting antique versions rather than making one of my own. Starley Antique Quilt Collection.
Such beautiful quilting expecially for a signature quilt which generally have very basic quilting as they are "all about the signatures/names".
It was made for Elizabeth Bickel or Bechtel (seems to depend on the neighborhood and how English or German it was). The blocks were "signed" written by a paid professional scrivener or writer. This is the dedication or ownership block.
Retreat Week
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Last year all of us decided to make the Lone Cabin quilt or at least part
of the quilt. You have seen mine many times but here are the girls progress
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Such a striking block - thank you for posting!
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ReplyDeleteIt does appear to be a very tricky block. Smart choice to collect. :)
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