Gift of William C. Conklin, 1971.71.9 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

A New and Accurate Map of Connecticut and Rhode Island

PublisherPublished by Universal Magazine British, 1747 - 1814

Date1780

MediumEngraving; printer's ink on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 10 1/4 x 13 3/8in. (26 x 34cm)
Platemark (height x width): 10 1/2 x 13 1/2in. (26.7 x 34.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 12 x 14 5/8in. (30.5 x 37.1cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of William C. Conklin

DescriptionMap of Connecticut and Rhode Island with the New York border to the west, Massachusetts to the north, Cape Cod Bay to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean south of Long Island to the south. Towns, rivers, and roads are indicated. Mountains and hills are shown by rows of peaks. "Lands granted by New York to Connecticut" are labeled at the left. A four point compass rose appearswest of Block Island, which is identified as Block Rock Island. Many place names are misspelled. An elaborate cartouche with rococo decorations is at the lower right.

Object number1971.71.9

MarkingsOn verso, stamped in blue ink, "CtHi"InscribedOn recto, lower right, in cartouche, printed in black ink, "A New / and accurate Map of / CONNECTICUT / and / RHODE ISLAND / from the best Authorities."; lower right, in pencil, "1780" "6.00"
On verso, upper left, in pencil, "7 [in circle]"; lower left, in pencil, "MAP BOX / 139"; center, in pencil, "82339"; lower right, "82339" "1971.71.9"NotesCartographic Note: No scale

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