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Map
A New Map of Part of North America
Author
Arthur Dobbs
(1689-1765)
Artist
Joseph La France
(about 1707-1745)
InscriptionsCartouche, h. g.: A New MAP of Part of / NORTH AMERICA / from the Latitude of 40 to 68 degrees / Including the late discoveries made on / board the Furnace Bomb Ketch in 1742 / And the Western Rivers & Lakes falling into Nelson River in Hudson's Bay, as described / by JOSEPH LA FRANCE a French Canadese / Indian, who travailed thro those countries / and lakes for 3 years from 1739 to 1742.
Date
1744
Medium / Technique
Ink on paper
Intaglio, hand-coloured
Intaglio, hand-coloured
DimensionsHeight: 35.5 cm (14 in.)
Image width: 47.3 cm (18 5/8 in.)
Width: 49 cm (19 5/16 in.)
Image height: 32.5 cm (12 13/16 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Surveying & Navigational T&E - Navigational Equipment
Origin
London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object Number1979.229
DivisionArchives - Maps and Plans
CollectionStewart
Status
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