Map: Zelandia

1949.02.0044

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Artifact Identification Map: Zelandia   (1949.02.0044)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Documentary Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Graphic Documents
Artist/Maker Mercator, Gerardus (1512-1594) Illustrator Hondius, Jodocus (1563-1612) Publisher/Illustrator Popelliniere, trans.
Geographic Location
Period/Date 1607-1635 CE
Culture Dutch

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Width) 54.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 42.7 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) <0.1 cm
Weight 29 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Paper, Pigment--Ink
Manufacturing Processes N/A
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

Mercator, G and Hondius, J, "Zelandia" http://www.sanderusmaps.com/en/our-catalogue/detail/165785/antique-map-of-zeeland-by-g-mercator/

Bibliography

Thrower, Norman. "J.W. Maps and Civilization: Cartography in Culture and Society." 3rd ed." Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2008. Winsor, Justin, ed. "Narrative and Critical History of America." Vol. 4. London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1886.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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