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Map
A MAP OF THE IMPROVED PART OF THE PROVINCE OF PENNSILVANIA IN AMERICA/ Begun by Wil: Penn Proprietary/ Governour thereof Anno 1681.
Francis Lamb, Thomas Holme, Robert Greene, John Thornton
1701-1705
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
Francis Lamb (Engraver)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Watercolor
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1963.0853
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1963.0853
Object Name
Map
Title
A MAP OF THE IMPROVED PART OF THE PROVINCE OF PENNSILVANIA IN AMERICA/ Begun by Wil: Penn Proprietary/ Governour thereof Anno 1681.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Francis Lamb (Engraver); Thomas Holme (Cartographer); Robert Greene (Publisher); John Thornton (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1701-1705
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: In cartouche at upper right
Inscription: By Tho: Holme Surveyr. Genll.
Type: Inscription
Location: Below scale at upper right
Inscription: Sold by Rob: Greene at the Rose & Crowne in Budgrow./ And by Iohn Thornton at the Platt in the Minories.LONDON.
Type: Inscription
Location: In cartouche at upper left
Inscription: This Map is Humbly Dedicated/ by Iohn Thornton. & Robert Greene.
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom right
Inscription: F. Lamb Sculp:
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Armorial device
Materials
- Ink
- Watercolor
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Line engraved
- Hand colored
- Painted
Construction Description
Printed on six sheets. Hand coloring modern.
Dimensions (inches)
32.52 (H) x 55.118 (W) x 32.5 (Image H) x 55.1 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
82.6 (H) x 140 (W) x 82.6 (Image H) x 140 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
Chain intervals 2.7-3.0 cm; laid lines 8 per cm.
Publisher Summary
R. Greene
Place of Publication
London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
R. Greene
Coloring
Hand colored with watercolors