File:Map Sampler (England), ca. 1790 (CH 18489503).jpg

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English: Map Sampler (England), ca. 1790   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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English: Map Sampler (England), ca. 1790
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English: Map showing all the countries of England and Wales, with portions of Scotland, Ireland and France. Embroidered inscription at top: "South Britain is divided into 62 counties 40 of which are called England and 12 of the most western Wales. There are 2 Universities 2 Arch-bishoprics and 24 bishoprics." A cartouche at the right reads "England and Wales."
Date circa 1790
date QS:P571,+1790-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Medium silk and paint on wool
Dimensions H x W: 38.4 x 32.8 cm (15 1/8 x 12 15/16 in.)
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
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1976-100-16
Credit line Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection
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  • Type: Map sampler
  • Inscribed: "South Britain is divided into 62 counties 40 of which are called England and 12 of the most western Wales. There are 2 Universities 2 Arch-bishoprics and 24 bishoprics."
  • Country: United Kingdom
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