Map of the Maritime Parts of Virginia
Collection — Object: 1
Identifier: Map-0034
Abstract
Aitken's 1776 map, printed in Philadelphia, is largely based on the Fry and Jefferson map of the same area, delineated by Du Simitière. Full title reads: "Map of the Maritime Parts of Virginia, Exhibiting the Seat of War and of Ld. Dunmore's depredation in that Colony." Reproduction is likely a photocopy.
Dates
- Creation: c. 1776
Creator
- Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802 (Engraver, Person)
- Du Simitière, Pierre Eugène, ca. 1736-1784 (Delineator, Person)
Full Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (11 x 10 in.)
Language of Materials
English
Subject
- Fry, Joshua, approximately 1700-1754 (Person)
- Jefferson, Peter, 1708-1757 (Person)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Status
- Completed
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository
Contact:
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu