Archive Record
Metadata
Title |
18th Century Survey of Land in Current Day South Philadelphia (Poss.1690-1770) |
Object ID |
2005.2.64 |
Object Name |
Map |
Scope & Content |
18th century survey of land in current day South Philadelphia (Poss.1690-1770) In an oval cartouche is Britainia with a shield with the Cross of St. George and the royal crown at the top. Date circa mid-late seventeenth century based on watermark. Scale: in "perches" Dimensions: 15 .25" x 24" Location: map drawer C in the library Mentioned on drawing: Protrected (sic) (protracted) and laid down from description by Charles de Krafft (Krasst) Swan Bankson, Benjamin Bankson, Moyamensing (sic) Road, Passyuank (sic) Road. Watermark in paper reads: Stains and in an oval cartouche is Britainia with a shield with the Cross of St. George and the royal crown at the top Condition: fair to poor, fragile; large section of right side is missing but does not interfere with drawing on sheet. Foxing, 2 separate pieces joined together Tag: on obtuse, on reverse |
Date |
Bef. 1770 |
Collection |
Historic Maps & Drawings |
Condition |
Poor |
No. of Sheets |
2 |
Year Range from |
1690 |
Year Range to |
1770 |
Dates of Creation |
Between 1690 - 1770 |
Internal number |
2011-04-27 |
Catalog type |
Map |