Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2012.312.91 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Socie…

An Ancient or Bible Map

PublisherPublished by Eleazer Huntington American, 1789 - 1852

Date1831

MediumEngraving; black printer's ink and watercolor on paper, backed with linen

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 12 11/16 x 19 15/16in. (32.2 x 50.6cm)
Platemark (height x width): 13 1/2 x 20 3/4in. (34.3 x 52.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 17 1/2 x 24in. (44.5 x 61cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

DescriptionMap of Europe, part of Northern Africa and the Middle East, with classical or biblical boundaries and names. The map extends from Germania to the north, the Caspian Sea to the east, Libya to the south, and Gaul to the west. Settlements are marked with circles, some cities are marked with circles inscribed with a dot, possibly indicating important places, and capitals are marked with circles with stars around them. St. Paul's route from Jerusalem to Rome is labeled.

Object number2012.312.91

MarkingsRecto, top and bottom left and bottom right corners, printed in black ink on stickers: "MAPS / Box / 292"InscribedRecto, top left, handwritten in pencil: "Map Rack #107"

Lower left, printed in black ink: "An / ANCIENT / or / BIBLE MAP, / Designed for the use of Bible Classes, / Sunday Schools and Private Families. / Compiled with much care and attention / from the most authentic sources. / Hartford, / PUBLISHED BY E. HUNTINGTON / 1831."

Bottom, printed in black ink: "Entered according to Act of Congress, on the [illegible]d day of May 1831, by Eleazer Huntington of the State of Connecticut."NotesCartographic Note: 1 7/16" equals about 200 miles

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