Collection Highlights
Geometrical Lathe-work Proof
Date:
Object Number:
PR.221.63
Medium:
Engraving
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Luce Center
Dissected Map of the United States
Object Number:
2000.548
Date:
ca. 1880
Medium:
Cardboard, wood, paper
Dimensions:
box: 2 1/2 x 9 7/8 x 7 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 25.1 x 19 cm )
Marks:
lithographed: on the box cover: "DISSECTED MAP/ OF THE/ United States/ McLOUGHLIN/ BROS./ N.Y"
Description:
"Dissected Map of the United States" picture puzzle with 52 pieces (missing North Carolina) in a wooden box; cover lithographed with an illustration in various colors of Liberty dressed in blue gown with red and white striped drapery, seated on rock in pastoral setting with representation of a Native American standing next to her with a feather headdress, and moccasins, holding bow; box cover inscribed, "DISSECTED MAP/ OF THE/ United States/ McLOUGHLIN/ BROS./ N.Y".
Credit Line:
The Liman Collection
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
