A Regency silkwork embroidered map of England and Wales, early 19th century

A Regency silkwork embroidered map of England and Wales, early 19th century, worked by Elizabeth Coulson, depicting the counties of England and Wales, enclosed within an oval foliate border, inscribed verso 'This map was embroidered by Elizabeth Coulson, who was born at Sherwood Hall, Yorkshire, on Nov. 3 1807...' (50 x 42cm; framed and glazed 59.5 x 51.5cm)

Condition Report: With a few relatively large tears, including some smaller tears and holes. With some dark speckling and discolouration present to varying degrees. Fraying and warping to border. Some light creasing. Glazing in good order. Some parts of the frame's mouldings are slightly loose, especally the left-hand proper section. Despite some defects to the frame, the picture is structurally stable overall and ready to hang.

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