S. Coleman Map Sampler, 1804
Name/Title
S. Coleman Map Sampler, 1804Entry/Object ID
1999.1.2Tags
Map samplers, Embroidery, SamplerDescription
The oval sampler depicting a map of England and Wales bordered by a scrolling floral vine; 19th century figured maple frame with replacement reverse-painted glass matContext
English map samplers and silk embroideries "commonly date from the 1770's and continue into the early decades of the nineteenth century. the combination of geography and embroidery became popular with teachers across Europe, their pupils producing maps ranging from their immediate neighborhood to country, continent, or the world," according to Samplers, the Fitzwilliam Museum Handbook. S. Coleman, working in 1804, created a fully developed and highly detailed map sampler with delicate tent-stitched colors outlining each of the countries and minute cross-stitched letters indicating the geographic areas. England is bordered on the south by "FR" "ANCE" and on the north by "PART OF SCOTLAND." A tightly worked satin-stitched wreath with classical lines encloses the title and date while the maker's name was worked at the bottom of the oval. the map is bordered by an lovely naturalistic floral vine.Collection
ERS Sampler CollectionCategory
Map Samplers