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Russ, Elizabeth
(embroiderer)
Canvas ground embroidered with coloured silks in cross, split and stem stitches. Chequer motif border in cross stitch. Map of England and Wales, counties outlined and named. Top right hand corner: title within wreath tied with ribbon. Bottom left corner: maker's name and date within outline ribbon. Inscription: MAP / OF / ENGLAND Eliz. Russ 1785
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
13.32.2
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Russ, Elizabeth
Association Type:
Date: 1785
Place: England
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Purchase, 1913
Measurements
Height
(cm): 44.9
Width
(cm): 31.3
Material
Canvas
Silk (spun and twisted)
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