An Improved Map of the United States by Shelton & Kensett, 1813
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This 1813 map is an incredible journey through time to see how Americans saw themselves at the beginning of the War of 1812. From illustrations of naval battles to information on Indigenous nations, the map is chock full of description. It also informs us about what Americans didn't know about the continent in areas that are simply blank.
This 1813 map is an incredible journey through time to see how Americans saw themselves at the beginning of the War of 1812. From illustrations of naval battles to information on Indigenous nations, the map is chock full of description. It also informs us about what Americans didn't know about the continent in areas that are simply blank.
Artifact
Map (Document)
Date Made
1813
Subject Date
1813
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.148.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 22 in
Width: 19.125 in
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