Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2012.312.212 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Soci…

Map of Upper and Lower Canada and United States, contiguous

PrintmakerEngraved by Thomas Kensett American, 1786 - 1829

After a work byAfter a work by Pierre Francois Tardieu French, 1757 - 1822

PrinterPrinted by Thomas Kensett American, 1786 - 1829

PublisherPublished by Thomas Kensett American, 1786 - 1829

Date1812

MediumEngraving; black printer's ink on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 13 3/4 x 18 1/8in. (34.9 x 46cm)
Platemark (height x width): 15 1/4 x 19 5/8in. (38.7 x 49.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 16 3/8 x 21 5/16in. (41.6 x 54.1cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

DescriptionMap of what was Upper and Lower Canada, from the wildnerness north of Lower Canada to the north, the border of the United States to the east, the Western Reserve of Connecticut to the south, and Lake Superior to the west. Settlements are shown in districts divided into numbered sections, which correspond to a list of townships that appears below the map. Lakes and rivers are labeled, and width in yards of some of the rivers is provided.

Object number2012.312.212

MarkingsRecto, top left, printed in black on sticker: "Map Box / 3 / c. 1"InscribedRecto, bottom right, printed in black ink: "TO THE OFFICERS OF THE ARMY AND THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES / This / Map / OF / UPPER AND LOWER CANADA / and United States, contiguous, Contracted from the Manuscript surveys of P.F. / Tardieu. / Is respectfully Inscribed by the public's / most Obedient Servant / THOMAS KENSETT"

Bottom, printed in black ink: "Copy-right secured and entered acording to Act of Congress November 4th 1812"

Bottom right, printed in black ink: "Kensett Sculp. Cheshire / Connt."

Verso, top left, handwritten in pencil: "MAP / Box / 3a"

Left side, handwritten in pencil: "Map of Canada"
NotesCartographic Note: No scale

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