Stitching the World: Embroidered Maps and Women's Geographical Education

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Focusing on the evolution of women's education from the late eighteenth century to around 1840, the book examines how needlework maps and globes illustrate significant shifts in educational theories and practices for girls. It highlights the transition from traditional accomplishments to a more rigorous geographic education, showcasing how map samplers and embroidered globes served as tools for challenging conventional map drawing in schools and academies during the latter half of the nineteenth century.