[Broadside announcing the upcoming auction of the sale of Montauk Peninsula]

Name/Title

[Broadside announcing the upcoming auction of the sale of Montauk Peninsula]

Entry/Object ID

ARC.0431

Description

A reproduction of a broadside announcing the upcoming auction of the sale of Montauk Peninsula, held at a public auction at the Village of East Hampton on October 22, 1879. The map depicts the boundary line from Napeague to Montauk Point. The print includes writing discussing the sale, the rights and privileges of Montauk Tribe of Indians, and the right of occupancy of the Life Saving Stations, and privileges for cutting wood.

Dimensions

Height

22-1/2 in

Width

17-1/2 in

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Gift

Acquired From

Donor Unknown