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The West Indies from the best Authorities

Map
8 February 1783 (published)
Artist/Maker
Fielding and Walker (publisher)
Cary, John (engraver)
Fielding, John (publisher)
Place of origin
London (published)

Map

Object details

Categories
Prints
Printed Pages & Sheets
Maps
Caribbean
Object type
Map
TitleThe West Indies from the best Authorities (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
engraving
Engraving
Brief description
John Cary. The West Indies from the best Authorities. Engraving, published by J Fielding, London, Feb 8 1783
Physical description
Map
Dimensions
  • Height: 7.125in
  • Width: 11.625in
Credit line
Given by Mr G. H. Clarke
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1945, London: HMSO, 1956.
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.480-1945

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
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