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PLAN/ of the/ CITY of NEW YORK,/ in/ NORTH AMERICA:/ Surveyed in the Years 1766 & 1767.
Bernard Ratzer, Thomas Kitchin, Faden & Jeffreys
January 12 1776 (1776-1776)
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
Bernard Ratzer (Mapmaker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1964.0957 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.0957 A
Object Name
Map
Title
PLAN/ of the/ CITY of NEW YORK,/ in/ NORTH AMERICA:/ Surveyed in the Years 1766 & 1767.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Bernard Ratzer (Mapmaker); Thomas Kitchin (Engraver); Faden & Jeffreys (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
January 12 1776 (1776-1776)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Top left in cartouche in upper section
Inscription: ...B. Ratzer Lieutt. in His Majesty's 60th. or Royal American Regt.
Type: Inscription
Location: Upper section
Inscription: Tho.\s Kitchin Sculpt. Engraver to His Late Royal Highness the Duke of York &c.
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom right edge of upper section
Inscription: Published according to Act of Parliament Jany. 12. 1776, By Faden & Jefferys
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left in lower section above inset
Inscription: London. Published according to Act of Parliament, Jan.\y 12, 1776: By Jefferys & Faden, Corner of S.\t Martins Lane, Charing Cross
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- City view
- Armorial device
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Line engraved
- Line Etched
Dimensions (inches)
48.5 (H) x 35.5 (W) x 47.2 (Image H) x 35.2 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
123.1 (H) x 90.2 (W) x 119.9 (Image H) x 89.3 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
OH at left. OW at bottom. Image H and W includes border. Measurements of left sheet: H (at left): 24.4 in. (62.0 cm); W (at bottom) 35.9 in. (91.3 cm); Plate H (at left): 24.4 in. (62.0 cm); Plate W not available; Image H (at left): 24.0 in. (60.9 cm); Image W (at bottom): 35.1 in. (89.2 cm). Measurements of right sheet: H (at left): 24.1 in. (61.1 cm); W (at bottom) 35.5 in. (90.2 cm); Plate H (at left): 24.3 in. (61.7 cm); Plate W (at bottom): 24.3 in. (61.7 cm); Image H (at left): 23.4 in. (59.5 cm); Image W (at bottom): 34.9 in. (88.6 cm). Chain intervals: 3.0-3.2 cm; 6 laid lines per cm.
Publisher Summary
Faden & Jeffreys
Publisher Date
01/12/1776
Place of Publication
Corner of St. Martins Lane, Charing Cross, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
Faden & Jeffreys
Edition State
II
Edition Watermark
none
Edition Notes
Second state of second version or printing of Bernard Ratzer's 1766 or 1767 plan of the City of New York. The first state lacks the publication line.