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A general map of England & Wales, divided into its counties
Title
A general map of England & Wales, divided into its counties.
Production
Great Britain, circa [1800?]
Physical Description
1 map : embroidery on linen ; sheet 61 x 51 cm
Cartographic Detail
Scale approximately 1:1,500,000 (W 7°00'00"--E 2°00'00"/N 56°00'00"--N 49°30'00")
Notes
Title from cartouche.
Biographical / Historical Note
For a study of cartographic samplers, see: Tyner, Judith A. Stitching the world: embroidered maps and women's geographical education. Farnham : Ashgate, 2015. The geographic details in the present example do not match those of the examples given in Tyner.
Summary
Embroidered map on linen depicting England and Wales, by an unidentified embroiderer. At its edges, the sampler depicts parts of Ireland, Scotland, and France. It delineates and names every county in England and Wales. Where space allows, major cities are also identified. The map lacks a scale, compass, and indications of latitude and longitude.
Variant and related titles
General map of England and Wales, divided into its counties
Format
Archives or Manuscripts / Maps & GIS
Language
English
Added to Catalog
March 22, 2017
Subjects
Genre/Form
Maps - England.
Maps - Wales.
Embroidery (visual works)
Samplers (embroidery)
Children's art.
Textiles.
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