Gift of Mrs. Hokan B. Steffanson, 1947.20.1 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

A Correct Map of Connecticut from actual Survey

PrintmakerEngraved by Amos Doolittle American, 1754 - 1832

Date1797

MediumEngraving; black priinter's ink and watercolor on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 13 x 16in. (33 x 40.6cm)
Platemark (height x width): 13 3/8 x 16 1/2in. (34 x 41.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 16 1/8 x 20 3/4in. (41 x 52.7cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Hokan B. Steffanson

DescriptionMap of Connecticut, from Massachusetts to the north, Rhode Island to the east, part of Long Island and the Long Island Sound to the south, and New York State to the west. The state is divided into counties, which are labeled and delineated with broken solid lines. Cities are denoted on the map as cross-hatched squares and meeting houses and courthouses with little buildings. Natural features include elevation, depicted with hachure marks, rivers, ponds, harbors, islands and points. The cartouche features the state seal, with its three grapevines, and the state motto in Latin, "Qui transtulit sustinet" ("He who transplanted still sustains.")

Object number1947.20.1

MarkingsRecto, bottom left corner, printed in black ink on sticker: "MAPS / BOX / 56"

Verso, center, stamped in blue ink: "CtHi"InscribedRecto, bottom right, printed in black ink: "A Correct MAP of / CONNECTICUT / from actual Survey / Engraved by A. Doolittle Newhaven"

Verso, top left corner, handwritten in pencil: "MAP / Box / 56"

Center, handwritten in pencil: "56257"

Bottom left, handwritten in pencil: "MAP BOX / 56"

Bottom center, handwritten in pencil: "Map / Box / #56"

Bottom right, handwritten in pencil: "56257"NotesCartographic Note: Scale: 1 1/2 inches equals 10 miles

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