A View of Charles Town
Name/Title
PrintEntry/Object ID
95.5.1Description
Mellish, Thomas. "A View of Charles Town the Capital of South Carolina in North America." Engraved by C. Canot from an original Painting by T. Mellish, in the Collection of Mr. John Bowles. London, Printed for John Bowles, Robert Sayer, Thomas Jefferson and Carington Bowles {1768}. Black and white copper-engraving. Appeared in the Scenogaphia America. The view shows Charleston from the opposite bank of the Cooper River. Granville Bastion, a lower tip of the city, can be seen at far left; St. Phillip's Church at far right. Numerous other building can be identified, and the artist has emphasized the commerical prominence of the city through the inclusion of numerous large sailing ships in the harbor.Collection
Historic Charleston Foundation CollectionAcquisition
Accession
95.5.Source or Donor
Henry Taliaferro/ Maps and PrintsAcquisition Method
PurchasedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
PrintNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
14-1/2 inWidth
20-3/4 inLocation
Location
Room
102Building
Nathaniel Russell HouseCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023Exhibitions
10
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