Poster New York and New Jersey in 1776

Publication

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Shelburne Historical Society

Name/Title

Poster New York and New Jersey in 1776

Entry/Object ID

2023.00.190

Description

This poster is a reproduction in 1975 from an engraving in the collection of New York State Historical Association, Cooperstown, New York.

Context

The original map was created to show the "Province of New York for his excellency William Tryon Esq. Captain General & Governor of the same". The map is a good example of how land claims were unsettled at the time. Future Vermont was at this time in Charlotte and Cumberland County.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Survey, Land

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Map

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Poster

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cartograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Advertising Media

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Publication Details

Publication Type

Poster

Author

Historic Urban Plans

Dimensions

Height

30 in

Width

23 in

Web Links and URLs

Copyright Statement

Copyright

Type of License

Copright Statement - In Copyright

Created By

Boucher, David

Create Date

May 19, 2025

Updated By

Boucher, David

Update Date

May 19, 2025