Soule fabric valentine, ca. 1882

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This fabric valentine sent by Capt. Alonzo Soule to his wife Deborah S. Soule says: "From my heart, I wish you happiness." On the back is handwritten "To Wify."

Alonzo Soule and Deborah Sinnett Orr, who had been a school teacher on Crotch (Cliff) Island when she was young, married on January 4th, 1863; they had nine children. Deborah was born in 1843, the daughter of Stephen and Abigail Orr.

Captain Soule was born in 1839 to Elizabeth and Elijah Soule on Great Chebeague Island, and was captain of the bark Fannie H. Loring.

He was lost at sea in November of 1883.

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Title: Soule fabric valentine, ca. 1882
Creator: S. Hildesheimer & Co.
Creation Date: circa 1882
Subject Date: circa 1882
Town: Portland
County: Cumberland
State: ME
Media: textile
Dimensions (cm): 24 x 19
Local Code: Coll. 2041
Collection: Valentines--19th century
Object Type: Image

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