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Map of the United States with its Territories.including also a part of Upper and Lower Canada and Mexico.
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Map of the United States with its Territories.including also a part of Upper and Lower Canada and Mexico.

PublisherPublished by Reed & Barber American, founded 1837
Date1854
MediumEngraving; black printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper mounted on fabric
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 28 1/4 x 42 1/4in. (71.8 x 107.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 31 x 45 1/2in. (78.7 x 115.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionMap of the United States with part of Canada to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Gulf of Mexico and part of Mexico to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Territories include Nebraska Territory, Indian Territory, and Oregon Territory. Minnesota, Utah and Washington are not identified as territories, though they had not yet achieved statehood. The gold region of California is clearly indicated. Larger states are subdivided into counties. Names of major Indian tribes are shown. Rivers and mountains are shown; elevation is indicated by hachure marks. A vignette of the the United States Capitol appears beneath the title. A vignette showing the White House appears at lower center.
Object number2012.312.299
MarkingsOn verso, upper left, on gummed label, typed in black ink, "MAPS / Case 5 / No. 6"

On verso, upper right, on gummed label, typed in black ink, "MAPS / Case 5 / No. 6"InscribedOn recto, lower right, printed in black ink, "MAP / OF THE / UNITED STATES / OF / AMERICA / WITH ITS TERRITORIES & DISTRICTS / Including also a part of / UPPER & LOWER CANADA / AND MEXICO. / PUBLISHED BY REED & BARBER / Hartford. / 1854"

On verso, upper left, in pencil, "MAPS / Case 5 / No. 6"

On verso, upper right, in pencil, "MAPS / Case 5 / No. 6"

On verso, lower right, in pencil, "2012.312.299"NotesCartographic Note:One and one half inches equals 100 miles
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