A Map of the Colony of Rhode Island: with adjacent parts of Connecticut, Massachusets Bay, &c.
PrintmakerEngraved by
Thomas Kitchin
(British, 1719 - 1784)
PublisherPublished by
R. Baldwin
(British, active 1749 - 1810)
Date1778
MediumEngraving; black printer's ink on laid paper, inlaid in wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 x 9 1/2in. (17.8 x 24.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 7/8in. (19.1 x 25.1cm)
Mount (height x width): 8 5/8 x 13 1/2in. (21.9 x 34.3cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of William C. Conklin
Object number1971.71.5
DescriptionMap of Rhode Island, with Massachusetts Bay (Massachusetts) to the north and east, part of Long Island and the Long Island Sound to the south, and part of Connecticut to the west. Population centers are marked with open circles, and what appear to be roads are shown as double parallel lines. Rivers and islands are depicted and labeled, and waterfalls are marked.
Label TextA substantial part of Connecticut is visible at the left of this British map of the "Colony" of Rhode Island. At this date (1778), Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts all considered themselves independent states, but, of course, the British did not agree. The spelling of the names of towns on this little map is particularly erratic. Branford is "Brentford," Haddam and East Haddam appear as "W. Hadham" and "E. Hadham," Lyme is "Lime," and Saybrook is "Seabrook." Killingly appears as "Kingsley" and Brooklyn appears as "Mortlake."
NotesCartographic Note: Scale: About 1/4 inch equals 5 milesStatus
Not on view
