Part of Deep River, Town of Saybrook
PublisherPublished by
F. W. Beers & Co.
(American)
Date1874
MediumLithograph; black printer's ink and green watercolor on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 5/8 x 11 3/8in. (16.8 x 28.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 12 1/4in. (17.8 x 31.1cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1980.100.8
DescriptionMap of part of Deep River in the town of Saybrook, Connecticut. It shows a series of ponds and at least one mill race. The Ivory Comb Manufactory, J.A. Smith Company and Pratt Read & Company buildings are shown, as well as several private residences, labeled with the owner's names. Roads are shown but not labeled.
Label TextDeep River was part of the original town of Saybrook, one of the oldest towns in Connecticut, and was settled in 1635 as part of a separate colony, that united with the Connecticut Colony in 1644. As other towns broke away and became separate entities during the 1800s, the small portion that today is known as Deep River retained the original name of Saybrook. Due to confusion with Old Saybrook, one of the new towns, this portion officially assumed the name Deep River in 1947. This map shows only a small portion of the southwest corner of Deep River, centering on the ivory comb manufactury of Pratt, Read & Co. Huge numbers of elephant tusks were imported from Africa during the 1800s and used in the manufacture of ivory combs and piano keys.
NotesCartographic Note: Scale: 1 inch equals 20 rodsStatus
Not on view
