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Map Sampler

1792 (made)

Embroidered map sampler of England and Wales, in an original gilt frame and glazed. The inscription reads 'Map of England and Wales Work'd by Ann Gardiner March 17th 1792'.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Coloured silks on woollen canvas
Brief description
embroidered, 1792, British; England and Wales
Physical description
Embroidered map sampler of England and Wales, in an original gilt frame and glazed. The inscription reads 'Map of England and Wales Work'd by Ann Gardiner March 17th 1792'.
Dimensions
  • Length: 59.7cm
  • Width: 49.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Map of England and Wales Work'd by Ann Gardiner March 17th 1792'
Collection
Accession number
T.273-1916

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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