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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)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Categories
Object type
TitleA 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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.5in (Note: taken from 1923 accession register)
  • Width: 9.1875in (Note: taken from 1923 accession register)
Marks and inscriptions
  • Simpson sculp.
  • Engraved, printed and published by W. Hinton, No.5, Sweetings Alley, Royal Exchange, London, Jany 3d 1786
Gallery label
This map, dedicated to Sir John Dalling by John Pitcairne, indicates the ownership of specific areas and 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.(2007)
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.
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
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.
Collection
Accession number
E.71-1940

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Record createdJuly 18, 2007
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