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A Map of the New England States: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut
Image Not Available for A Map of the New England States: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut

A Map of the New England States: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut

PrintmakerEngraved by John Peter Van Ness Throop American, 1794 - 1860
PublisherPublished by Nathan Hale American, 1784 - 1863
Date1826
MediumEngraving; black printer's ink on wove paper, lined with linen, with paper covers, in paper-covered cardboard box
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 44 5/8 x 38 5/8in. (113.3 x 98.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 45 1/2 x 39 5/8in. (115.6 x 100.6cm)
Mount (height x width): 46 x 40in. (116.8 x 101.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionFolding map of the New England states, the eastern portion of New York, and Lower Canada. The states are divided into counties and towns, both of which are labeled. Roads, turnpike roads, churches, towns and villages are shown. On the right side is an inset map of northeastern Maine. Physical features depicted include elevation, conveyed with hachure marks; rivers; lakes; and islands.
Object number2007.86.0
MarkingsFront of box, printed in black ink on white paper: "A / MAP / of the / New England States / MAINE / NEW HAMPSHIRE / VERMONT MASSACHUSETTS / RHODE ISLAND & CONNECTICUT / With the adjacent parts of / NEW YORK & LOWER CANADA / Compiled and Published / BY NATHAN HALE / BOSTON 1826 / Engraved by J.V.N. Throop / Entered according to act of Congress, the 14th day of August 1826 by Nathan Hale of Massachusetts."

Verso, right side, in black ink on sticker: "kaminski / APR. 1 [in black ink] / 29222"

Bottom left, stamped in red ink: "CtHi"

Bottom left, stamped in red ink: "CtHi"
InscribedRecto, bottom right, printed in black ink: "A / MAP / of the / New England States / MAINE / NEW HAMPSHIRE / VERMONT MASSACHUSETTS / RHODE ISLAND & CONNECTICUT / With the adjacent parts of / NEW YORK & LOWER CANADA / Compiled and Published / BY NATHAN HALE / BOSTON 1826 / Engraved by J.V.N. Throop / Entered according to act of Congress, the 14th day of August 1826 by Nathan Hale of Massachusetts."

Verso, bottom left, handwritten in pencil: "100008"NotesCartographic Note: Scale: 1 inch equals 8 miles
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