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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Map of the United States
Object Number
1909-21-0
Description
Hand drawn ink map of eastern half of the United States with states and territories outlined in various water colors. Cartouche with eagle in lower left corner. 26 degrees to 48 degrees latitude and a particularly American version of latitude with 0 degrees at Washington. Framed - black wood under glass. Inscription on back "Carolin Knickerboc(ker)/made by her at Litchfi(eld)/June 1814 (or 16)"
Comment
Caroline Chester Knickerbocker was the daughter of Thomas Chester of Hartford, and the wife of John Knickerbocker of Waterford, NY. She attended the Litchfield Female Academy from 1815 to 1816. This map was donated to the Historical Society by Caroline's grandson, Thomas Chester Walbridge.
Category
Date Made
1816
Dimensions
20 1/2" x 25"
Materials
Social Tags (experimental)
