Casgliadau Arlein

Satin, embroidered with coloured silks in chain, stem, satin and long and short stitches. A map of England and Wales, with the counties outlined in different colours, the name of each being in black. The inscription 'A Map of England & Wales' is in the top right hand corner and a 'north point' is worked in the bottom left hand corner. The border is an oval floral wreath tied with ribbons.

Source: Guide to the Collection of Samplers & Embroideries (Cardiff: National Museum of Wales, 1939) by F. G. Payne.