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Compass survey map

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Collection Type

  • Maps and atlases

Date

1879

GUSN

GUSN-24716

Description

Framed compass survey map by RHT Jr. (III); overhead drawing and watercolor of area w/ trees, water, roads, and sectioned off land; lower left corner w/ 4 pointed compass symbol and inscription "AREA-91 A. 1R. 34P." In right lower corner, "SCALE--5CH. TO 1 IN." Mounted in 1 1/2" wood and gilt frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

topographic surveys
paper (fiber product)
watercolor (paint)
Unidentified Paper
Watercolor
MAP

Inscription

Inked in middle of map: ""R.H. TUCKER, J.R./ MADE BY CLASS '79""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Tucker, R. H. (Richard Hawley), 1859-1952 (Maker)

Dimensions

18.5 x 20.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.636

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