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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
Creation/Production
Russ, Elizabeth
Date: 1785
Acquisition
Purchase
Measurements
Height
(cm): 44.9
Width
(cm): 31.3
Techniques
hand embroidered
embroidery
Material
canvas
silk (spun and twisted)
Location
In store
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