Map sampler, Medium: silk and paint on wool Technique: cross, split and half cross on plain weave foundation; counted and uncounted stitches, Map showing all the countries of England and Wales, with portions of Scotland, Ireland and France. Embroidered inscription at top: 'South Britain is divided into 62 counties 40 of which are called England and 12 of the most western Wales. There are 2 Universities 2 Arch-bishoprics and 24 bishoprics.' A cartouche at the right reads 'England and Wales.', England, ca. 1790, embroidery & stitching, Map sampler

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