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Map
A Topographical CHART of the/ BAY of NARRAGANSET in the Province of NEW ENGLAND,/ with all the ISLES contained therein, among which/ RHODE ISLAND and CONNONICUT [sic]/ have been particularly SURVEYED....
Charles Blaskowitz, William Faden
July 22 1777 (1777-1777)
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
Charles Blaskowitz (Surveyor)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1960.0322 A
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1960.0322 A
Object Name
Map
Title
A Topographical CHART of the/ BAY of NARRAGANSET in the Province of NEW ENGLAND,/ with all the ISLES contained therein, among which/ RHODE ISLAND and CONNONICUT [sic]/ have been particularly SURVEYED....
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Charles Blaskowitz (Surveyor); William Faden (Engraver and publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
July 22 1777 (1777-1777)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Top center, at end of title in cartouche
Inscription: ...By CHARLES BLASKOWITZ./ Engraved & Printed for W.\M FADEN, Charing Cross, as the Act directs. July 22\d. 1777.
Type: Inscription
Location: Center right, at end of dedication
Inscription: ...most humbly Inscribed,/ by his most obliged,/ devoted & Obedient Serv.\t./ W.\m_ Faden.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Etched with burin work
Dimensions (inches)
37.28 (H) x 25.4 (W) x 36.5 (Image H) x 24.9 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
94.69 (H) x 64.6 (W) x 92.8 (Image H) x 63.2 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements by sight, in frame. H at left. W at bottom. Chain intervals: 2.8 cm; 8 laid lines per cm. No measurements in conservation files.
Publisher Summary
W. Faden
Publisher Date
07/22/1777
Place of Publication
Corner of St. Martins Lane, Charing Cross, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
W. Faden
Edition Watermark
fleur de lis in crowned shield with countermark "IV"
Edition Notes
Published in William Faden, The North American atlas, selected from the most authentic maps, charts, plans, &c. hitherto published. (London: William Faden, 1777).