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Georgian Sampler C. 1811 Map of England & Wales Needlepoint by Mary Banion 9yrs
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Georgian Sampler C. 1811 Map of England & Wales Needlepoint by Mary Banion 9yrs

19th century
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Georgian Sampler c. 1811 Map of England & Wales Needlepoint by Mary Banion 9yrs

Brief Description:

This is an exceptionally rare, original, George III period Needlepoint Sampler depicting an oval map of England and Wales.

Created in 1811 by Mary Ann Banion - 9 Years old.

The historic piece is full of character and charm.

The little Georgian girl appears to have spelt everything correctly! She even stitched in a border showing a part of France! 😊

It is signed by her in the bottom centre.

It is a sampler that displays beautifully, having a striking, aged silvered patina.

It is mounted within the original, superb-quality Georgian glazed and giltwood frame.

Attributes:

Needlepoint Sampler

Signed: 'Mary Ann Banion'

Circa/Dated: 1811

Condition:

Both the sampler and the frame are offered in an overall exceptional original condition commensurate with age.

There is a small area of fraying to the fabric in the bottom centre - see images.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 25.6'' | 65 cm

Width: 22.2'' | 56.3 cm

Depth: 1.7'' | 4.3 cm

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*A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

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Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
56.3cm (22.17")
Depth
4.3cm (1.69")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Georgian Needlepoint Map Sampler to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222114
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Description
Georgian Sampler c. 1811 Map of England & Wales Needlepoint by Mary Banion 9yrs

Brief Description:

“
This is an exceptionally rare, original, George III period Needlepoint Sampler depicting an oval map of England and Wales.
Artsonline
fig 1. An oval Georgian embroidered needlepoint map of England and Wales with floral borders inside a gilt wooden frame.
fig 1. Georgian Sampler C. 1811 Map of England & Wales Needlepoint by Mary Banion 9yrs

Created in 1811 by Mary Ann Banion - 9 Years old.

The historic piece is full of character and charm.

The little Georgian girl appears to have spelt everything correctly! She even stitched in a border showing a part of France! 😊

fig 2. An oval Georgian embroidered needlepoint map of England and Wales with floral borders inside a gilt wooden frame.
fig 2. Georgian Sampler C. 1811 Map of England & Wales Needlepoint by Mary Banion 9yrs

It is signed by her in the bottom centre.

It is a sampler that displays beautifully, having a striking, aged silvered patina.

It is mounted within the original, superb-quality Georgian glazed and giltwood frame.

fig 3. An oval Georgian embroidered needlepoint map of England and Wales with floral borders inside a gilt wooden frame.
fig 3. Georgian Sampler C. 1811 Map of England & Wales Needlepoint by Mary Banion 9yrs

Attributes:

Needlepoint Sampler

Signed: 'Mary Ann Banion'

Circa/Dated: 1811

Condition:

Both the sampler and the frame are offered in an overall exceptional original condition commensurate with age.

There is a small area of fraying to the fabric in the bottom centre - see images.

fig 4. An oval Georgian embroidered needlepoint map of England and Wales with floral borders inside a gilt wooden frame.
fig 4. Georgian Sampler C. 1811 Map of England & Wales Needlepoint by Mary Banion 9yrs

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 25.6'' | 65 cm

Width: 22.2'' | 56.3 cm

Depth: 1.7'' | 4.3 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 5. An oval Georgian embroidered needlepoint map of England and Wales with floral borders inside a gilt wooden frame.
fig 5. Georgian Sampler C. 1811 Map of England & Wales Needlepoint by Mary Banion 9yrs

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and much time are taken to ensure the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces we sell.

fig 6. An oval Georgian embroidered needlepoint map of England and Wales with floral borders inside a gilt wooden frame.
fig 6. Georgian Sampler C. 1811 Map of England & Wales Needlepoint by Mary Banion 9yrs

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 7. An oval Georgian embroidered needlepoint map of England and Wales with floral borders inside a gilt wooden frame.
fig 7. Georgian Sampler C. 1811 Map of England & Wales Needlepoint by Mary Banion 9yrs

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay securely - Telephone orders are welcome.

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Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
56.3cm (22.17")
Depth
4.3cm (1.69")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Georgian Needlepoint Map Sampler to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222114
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A Georgian needlework map sampler is an embroidered geographic map created during the Georgian era, predominantly between 1714 and 1830. These pieces were typically executed by young women in educational settings to combine geography lessons with needlework instruction.

These samplers were commonly worked on silk or linen grounds using silk or wool threads. The outlines of counties and coastlines were stitched using simple line stitches such as stem stitch or chain stitch, often mounted in wood or gilded frames.

Authentic pieces generally display period-appropriate stitching techniques, natural thread fading, and period alignment in place names and boundaries. Signature details including the stitchers name, age, and date of completion are frequently present near the lower border.

Framed samplers function well as focal points on gallery walls or positioned above sideboards and mantels. Pairing historic textile art with understated modern framing or traditional mahogany furnishings creates visual interest through contrasting textures.

Preservation requires framing with UV-protective glass and mounting on acid-free backing boards. Items should be displayed away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources to prevent thread degradation and textile discolouration.
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