Every Time We Open A Box Here In The Store, It Reveals Some Kind Of Treasure. Today’s Treasure Is A

Every time we open a box here in the store, it reveals some kind of treasure. Today’s treasure is a map!

This is an embroidered map of Ireland, which is said to have been made in 1793. The outlines of the counties, as well as the decorative border have been stitched in what looks like chenille thread in muted colours. Smaller details such as the names and ship at the bottom have been worked in finer thread.

We love the area under the ship where the splitting fabric has been darned, it almost makes the sea look more realistic! A great example of the age of an object adding to its beauty and charm.

What treasures would you like to see from our store? With museums currently closed under UK lockdown restrictions we are missing browsing museums and galleries. If you are too, we would love to share more objects with you to help with your cultural fix! Comment below, or send us a message and we will try our best to help!