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Map of England
Rhodes, Ann, born 1767 - Enlarge image
Map of England
- Object:
Sampler
- Place of origin:
England, Great Britain (made)
- Date:
26/04/1780 (completed)
- Artist/Maker:
Rhodes, Ann, born 1767 (maker)
- Materials and Techniques:
Linen, embroidered with silk in tent and cross stitch
- Credit Line:
Given by Joseph Williamson
- Museum number:
497-1905
- Gallery location:
In Storage
The earliest samplers were reference works for embroiderers. They showed 'samples' of patterns and stitches and recorded how to achieve particular effects. In Europe in the 17th century samplers provided instruction and practice for girls learning needlework. By the 18th century girls used samplers to show more than just their needlework skills and religious faith. Geography was used to show both academic and needlework skills. At first, the pupil or her teacher drew the map onto the canvas. This is what happened with this example, which Ann Rhodes completed when she was thirteen years old. The style became so popular that printed satin versions could be purchased ready to embroider.
