Name/Title

Map

Entry/Object ID

2025.10.1

Description

Schoolgirl map, L.W. Chapin, "Vermont." Purchased from the Robert A. Mello Collection auction on October 12, 2024 hosted at the Memorial Lounge in the Waterman Building at UVM. Purchased with a series of items for the Leahy Library, transferred to the museum collection.

Artwork Details

Subject

Map of Vermont

Subject Place

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Context

Fro about 1830, shows counties, waterways and selected towns. According to a document from the Robert Mello Collection sale, the map is a "splendid example of early 19th century schoolgirl map work."

Acquisition

Accession

2025.10

Source or Donor

Mello, Robert A.

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Artist

L.W. Chapin

Dimensions

Height

27-3/4 in

Width

24-1/2 in