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Seaton, Ann
(Maker)
Woollen map sampler embroidered with polychrome wool threads in cross, double back and satin stitch. The bottom edge is raw; the other edges are turned under. Lines of double backstitch in three colours frame a map sampler of England and Wales. The counties and main towns are marked, as are the neighbouring parts of Ireland, Scotland, France and the Channel Isles. A compass point is worked to the lower left of the map and a very worn inscription on the bottom right reads 'Ann Seaton Lincoln 1790'.
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Length: 52 cm
Length: 21 in
Width: 47.75 cm
Width: 19.5/8 in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed
(1928-12-07)
by
Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
18th century
Production date:
AD 1790
: George III
ground and coloured thread Wool
Weaving : Woollen map sampler embroidered with polychrome wool threads in cross, double back and satin stitch. The bottom edge is raw; the other edges are turned under.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.166-1928
Primary reference Number: 110712
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts
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