Gift of William C. Conklin, 1971.71.2 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Connecticut From the best Authorities

DraftsmanDrawn by Benjamin Tanner American, 1775 - 1848

PrintmakerEngraved by Benjamin Tanner American, 1775 - 1848

PublisherPublished by John Reid American, probably 1764 - 1828

Date1796

MediumEngraving; printed in black ink on laid paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 13 7/8 x 17 1/8in. (35.2 x 43.5cm)
Platemark (height x width): 4 3/4 x 18in. (12.1 x 45.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 17 x 20 1/2in. (43.2 x 52.1cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of William C. Conklin

DescriptionThe state of Connecticut, with the borders of Vermont and Massachusetts to the north, Rhode Island to the east, Long Island and the Long Island Sound to the south, and the oblong and New York to the west. The state is divided into counties and towns, with sketches of little buildings indicating courthouses, and open circles indicating churches or other houses of public worship. Elevation is depicted using clusters of peaks. The Stratford (Housatonic), Naugatuc (Naugatuck), Connecticut, Farmington, Windsor, Thames, Quinabaug, and Shetucket Rivers are among the rivers shown. Other natural features include ponds.

Object number1971.71.2

MarkingsVerso, center, stamped in blue ink: "CtHi"InscribedRecto, bottom right, printed in black ink: "CONNECTICUT / From the best / AUTHORITIES . / B. Tanner, del. & sculpt."

Bottom, printed in black ink: "Engraved for the American Edition of Winterbothams History of America, Published by John Reid."

Verso, center, handwritten in pencil: "82332"

Bottom left, handwritten in pencil: "Map Box / 146"

Bottom right, handwritten in pencil: "82332"NotesCartographic Note: Scale: 3/4 inches equals 5 miles

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