A lovely needlework map of England and Wales, showing the counties as they were in the late 1700’s. It also shows the partial coastlines of Ireland, France and Scotland together with the names of various maritime areas such as the Irish Sea, the Straits of Dover and the German Sea, now known as the North Sea. Around the outside of the map are the longitudes and latitudes of England and Wales. The county and national boundaries are delineated in black thread, with different coloured thread sewn inside the boundaries. These items are also known as map samplers, and served the dual purpose of teaching geography and sewing techniques to young girls. The height of the shown needlework area is 540 mm (21.25 inches) and the width is 470 mm (18.5 inches). The overall frame measurements are 750 mm (29.5 inches) high and 680 mm (26.75 inches) wide. The name of the seamstress is not shown, but it is dated 24th August 1787. There are some small repairs to the fabric, but overall it is in very good condition. It is mounted in a modern frame.
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Dimensions:Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 26.75 in (67.95 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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Style:George III(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:Textile
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Place of Origin:England
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Period:1780-1789
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Date of Manufacture:1787
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:East Geelong, AU
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Reference Number:Seller: 2345Seller: LU6215241204802
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