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Old Boston compiled from the Book of Possessions by George Lamb, 1881

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Collection Type

  • Maps and atlases

Date

1881-04-16

Location Note

Vertical file 3: plot plan 4

GUSN

GUSN-251010

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Description

Map of Boston, issued by the Public Library, based on Geroge Lamb's map of Boston. The map is made in nine parts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

historical atlases
maps

Physical Description

1 map

Collection Code

AR001

Collection Name

General architectural and cartographic collection

Reference Code

AR001.PLOT.033

Image Dimensions

21.5 x 31 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Heliotype Printing Co. (Printer)

Material Type

maps

Other People

Lamb, George, fl. 1630s

Other Organizations

Boston Public Library

Restrictions

Very good, a few tears on the edges

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Vertical file 3: plot plan 4

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