A plan of the city and environs of Philadelphia : with the works and encampments of His Majesty's forces under the command of Lieutenant General Sir William Howe, K.B, 1779
Scope and Contents
This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.
Dates
- 1779
Creator
- Faden, William, 1749-1836 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.
Extent
1 Sheets : 1 map : hand colored ; 52 x 48 cm.
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
Client reference #55; WAG #289206
Provenance
The Philadelphia Print Shop LTD., 27 June 1991.
Additional details
Scale [ca. 1:21,000]. Relief shown by hachures. Shows names of rural landholders. Indexed for public buildings.
Condition
Backed crease fold.
Created/Published
London : Wm. Faden, 1779
- Fortification Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Maps (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Philadelphia (Pa.) Subject Source: Naf
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
