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A view of the city of Boston, drawn by Governor Pownall, 1757

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Collection Type

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Location Note

OVP L7

GUSN

GUSN-221371

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Description

Drawing of a view of Boston Harbor and the city of Boston as it appeared in 1757.

Details

Descriptive Terms

exterior views
prints (visual works)
lithographs

Inscription

A view of the City of Boston the Capital of New England, in North America - Drawn on the spot by his Excellency Governor Pownall, 1757 (printed)

Additional Identification Number

Oversize photograph number OVP0137-A

Physical Description

1 print : lithograph, mounted ; 22 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Reference Code

PC001.01.TMP.137-A

Image Dimensions

10 1/2 x 22 1/2 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
Boston Harbor (Massachusetts) [harbor]

Record Details

Material Type

prints (visual works)
lithographs

Description Level

Item

Location Note

OVP L7

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