Museum purchase, 1960.143.1 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Connecticut from the Actual Surveys of Warren & Gillet

After a work byAfter a work by Moses Warren Jr. 1762 - 1835

After a work byAfter a work by George Gillet American, 1771 - 1853

SurveyorSurveyed by George Gillet American, 1771 - 1853

DraftsmanDrawn by George Gillet American, 1771 - 1853

PublisherPublished by Asaph Willard 1786 - 1880

Date1829

MediumEngraving; black printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper, in cardboard covers

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 17 3/8 x 21 1/4in. (44.1 x 54cm)
Sheet (height x width): 17 5/8 x 21 1/2in. (44.8 x 54.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

DescriptionMap of the state of Connecticut, with part of Massachusetts to the north, part of Rhode Island to the east, part of Long Island and the Long Island Sound to the south, and part of New York to the west. The state is divided into counties, outlined red, yellow, blue or green, and towns, outlined the same color as the county to which they belong. Physical features depicted include elevation, conveyed with hachure marks; rivers; and lakes/ponds. Turnpikes and local roads are shown, as are houses of worship and courthouses.

Object number1960.143.1

InscribedRecto, bottom right, printed in black ink: "Connecticut / From the actual Surveys of / WARREN & GILLET / With the addition of new towns turnpike roads &c by / GEORGE GILLET ESQR. / 1829 / PUBLISHED BY A. WILLARD HARTFORD CON."

Bottom left, handwritten in pencil: "Edward R. Lambert"

Bottom left, printed in black ink: "Reduced & delineated by Geo. Gillet Surveyor Gen."

Bottom center, printed in black ink: "Entered According to Act of Congress Oct. 19th 1829 by A. Willard Hartford Conn."

Verso, top left, handwritten in pencil: "67050"

Left side, handwritten in pencil: "Maps / 67050"NotesCartographic Note: Scale: 1 inch equals about 5 miles

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