ARTIST: William Parrott
MEDIUM: Lithograph,
DATE: 1851
EDITION SIZE: Image size 17 5/8 x 213/8" (45 x 54.3 cm) plus margins.
DESCRIPTION: Lith of Swett & Powers. This map states "with additional lines showing the encroachments upon the original tidal waters already authorized by acts of the Legislature. Compiled by request of Wm. Whiting, Esq., counsel for the remonstrants. April, 1851. Wm. P. Parrott" (Facsimile signature) Parrott uses the 18th century chart of DesBarres as a base to which he adds shaded lines to delineate the authorized lands to be filled. William Parrott was a Civil engineer working in and around the Boston area.
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CONDITION: Good condition save for some professionally repaired splitting along fold lines. Black & white.
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