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Map
MAP N\o II/ Laid down by/ a Scale of five/ Miles to an Inch
James Turner, Lewis Evans
1747-1747
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
James Turner (Engraver)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1959.2852
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.2852
Object Name
Map
Title
MAP N\o II/ Laid down by/ a Scale of five/ Miles to an Inch
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
James Turner (Engraver); Lewis Evans (Cartographer)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Date
1747-1747
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right
Inscription: ... Engrav'd by James Turner/ near the Town House Boston NE...
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Line engraved
Dimensions (inches)
18.9 (H) x 14.7 (W) x 16.3 (Image H) x 13 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
48 (H) x 37.3 (W) x 41.4 (Image H) x 33 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H at left. W at bottom. Plate H (at left): 16.9 in. (42.9 cm). Plate W (at bottom): 13.5 in. (34.3 cm). Chain intervals: 2.5-2.7 cm; 9 laid lines per cm.
Publisher Date
01/01/1747
Edition Watermark
Fleur de lis with countermark of "C & IHONIG"
Edition Notes
Map number two of three published in "A Bill in the Chancery of New Jersey, at the Suit of John Earl of Stair, and others, ... Against... Persons of Elizabeth-Town" (Published by suscription, 1747)