Map of Palestine or the Holy Land
PublisherPublished by
D. F. Robinson & Co.
(American, 1828 - 1834)
Date1831
MediumEngraving; black printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper, lined with linen
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 20 x 12 3/4in. (50.8 x 32.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 24 1/2 x 18 1/4in. (62.2 x 46.4cm)
Mount (height x width): 24 1/2 x 18 1/2in. (62.2 x 47cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1963.98.0
DescriptionMap of the region of Palestine, with Syria to the north, "Arabia" (present-day Jordan) to the east, ancient Edom (part of present-day Israel) to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. The area is divided into regions that correspond with ancient kingdoms and geographic zones, and are labeled. Physical features depicted include elevation, conveyed with hachure marks; seas; and rivers. Royal cities, cities of refuge, and Levitical cities are marked with symbols listed in the Explanation.
Label TextMaps for educational purposes were one of the specialities of Hartford, Connecticut map publishers during the second quarter of the nineteenth century. This map of ancient Palestine was clearly intended to be used in conjuction with the study of the Bible. David F. Robinson, the Hartford publisher associated with this map, would later be involved in the production of Olney's Outline Maps, an important series of maps intended for teaching geography to school children.
NotesCartographic Note: about 1/2 inch equals 5 milesStatus
Not on view
