Connecticut

DraftsmanDrawn by Fielding Lucas Jr. American, 1781 - 1854

PrintmakerEngraved by B. T. Welch American, active 1824

PublisherPublished by Fielding Lucas Jr. American, 1781 - 1854

Date1824

MediumEngraving; black printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 9 3/8 x 11 3/4in. (23.8 x 29.8cm)
Platemark (height x width): 10 x 12 5/8in. (25.4 x 32.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 11 5/8 x 15in. (29.5 x 38.1cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of William C. Conklin

DescriptionPolitcal and physical map of Connecticut with Massachusetts to the north, Rhode Island to the east, Long Island Sound and part of the coast of Long Island to the south, and New York to the east. Town and county boudaries are shown and counties are different colors. Major rivers and roads are indicated. Lines of small peaks are used to indicate hills and mountains. The title "CONNECTICUT" at lower right appears as if surrounded by clouds.

Object number1971.71.10

MarkingsOn verso, center, stamped in blue in,, "CtHi"InscribedOn recto, lower left margin, in pencil, "P742"
On verso, upper left, in pencil, "9 [in circle]"; lower left, in pencil, "Map Box / 150"; center, in penci, "82341"; lower right, in pencil, "82341" "1971.71.10"NotesCartographic Note: 1 inch = 10 miles

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