Map of New England and New York in 1697
THF203842 / Map of New England and New York in 1697
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Artifact Overview
This map, engraved and published in London, England, shows the importance of water routes in the settling of early America. Two crude roads are drawn on the map -- both part of the Boston Post Road, established by the English government in 1673 as a mail-carrying route. This road network later extended to New York State.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1830
Subject Date
1697
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Engraved by Fenner, Sears and Company, published by I.T. Hinton and Simpkin, Marshall and Company.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.129.774
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Copper engraving (Printing process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10.5 in
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