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A Plan of the Town of St Jago de la Vega, in the Island of Jamaica
Print
1786 (printed and published)
1786 (printed and published)
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This map from 1786 shows the street plan of the town of St Jago de la Vega in Jamaica. Later named Spanish Town, St Jago was once the English capital of Jamaica. This map, dedicated to Sir John Dalling by John Pitcairne, indicates the ownership of specific areas and has a numbered key which shows the location of the main public buildings. An area labelled ‘The Negroe Market’ indicates the town’s role in the slave trade at this time.
Object details
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| Title | A Plan of the Town of St Jago de la Vega, in the Island of Jamaica (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Simpson, 'A Plan of the Town St Jago de la Vega, in the Island of Jamaica', engraving; London, 1786 |
| Physical description | A map of a town by the sea, which has been cut at the right hand side. It shows the principal roads, the port and areas of open ground. Top left is a coat of arms, top right an image of the King's house and public offices, and lower a right a dedication. |
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| Object history | NB: The term "negro" was used historically to describe people of black African heritage but, since the 1960s, has fallen from usage and, increasingly, is considered offensive. The term is repeated here in its original historical context. |
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| Summary | This map from 1786 shows the street plan of the town of St Jago de la Vega in Jamaica. Later named Spanish Town, St Jago was once the English capital of Jamaica. This map, dedicated to Sir John Dalling by John Pitcairne, indicates the ownership of specific areas and has a numbered key which shows the location of the main public buildings. An area labelled ‘The Negroe Market’ indicates the town’s role in the slave trade at this time. |
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| Accession number | E.71-1940 |
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| Record created | July 18, 2007 |
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