Chart of the Inhabited World
MakerCompiled by
William C. Woodbridge
American, 1794 - 1854
Date1821
MediumEngraving; black printer's ink on laid paper, mounted on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 5/8 x 11 3/4in. (21.9 x 29.8cm)
Platemark (width only): 12 1/2in. (31.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 1/8 x 13 1/8in. (25.7 x 33.3cm)
Mount (height x width): 10 1/2 x 13 3/8in. (26.7 x 34cm)
Platemark (width only): 12 1/2in. (31.8cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 1/8 x 13 1/8in. (25.7 x 33.3cm)
Mount (height x width): 10 1/2 x 13 3/8in. (26.7 x 34cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionMap of the world (excluding Antarctica), using different line styles to indicate the "state of civilization" ("savage," "barbarous," "half-civilized," "civilized," and "enlightened"). The type of government (monarchy/imperial, republican, limited monarchy, independent chiefs or dukes, and viceroys or governors under another country), religion (Christian, Catholic, Protestant, Greek, "Mahometan," and "pagan"), and the locations of missionary stations are depicted using symbols. In text next to each country or region is information about its population and physical size. An inset map in the lower right corner shows the Pacific islands.
Object number2005.195.0
MarkingsVerso, center, stamped in blue ink: "CtHi"InscribedRecto, center, printed in black ink: "CHART / OF THE INHABITED WORLD; / Exhibiting the prevailing Religion, / form of Government, / degree of / Civilization & Population of each / COUNTRY."Bottom left, handwritten in pencil: "[98954]"
Bottom center, printed in black ink: "Entered according to Act of Congress, the 28th day [illegible]mber 1821 by William C. Woodbridge of the State of Connecticut."NotesCartographic Note: Scale: No scale
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