A map of Texas and the boundaries surrounding it from the Pacific coast of California, including Baja, to just east of Mobile, Alabama: long: 124-84. lat: 42-22. Some topography is shown and many waterways. A key is on the left.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
First Lt. W. H. Emory
Attribution
Maker
Date made
1844
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
At bottom right: "Map of Texas and the Countries Adjacent./ Compiled in Bureau of the Corps of Topographical Engineers from the best authorities/ for The State Department under the direction Colonel J. J. Abert, Chief of the Corps/ by W. H. Emory, 1st Lieut T. E./ War Department/ 1844."
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
23-3/4 in
Width
35-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 23 3/4 x 35 1/2 in. (60.3 x 90.2 cm)
Material
Paper
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: The map has been folded, ripped, and tidemarks are shown. The edges are worn and wrinkled.
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
Found in MP.94.1150
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
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