A South East View of the Great Town of Boston in New England in America

Engraver John Carwitham British
After William Burgis British
Publisher Carington Bowles I British
ca. 1764
Not on view

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  • Title: A South East View of the Great Town of Boston in New England in America
  • Engraver: John Carwitham (British, active 1723–41)
  • Artist: After William Burgis (British, active America 1716–after 1731)
  • Publisher: Carington Bowles I (British, 1724–1793)
  • Date: ca. 1764
  • Medium: Hand-colored etching and engraving; second state
  • Dimensions: Plate: 11 11/16 × 17 11/16 in. (29.7 × 44.9 cm)
    Sheet: 12 1/16 × 18 1/16 in. (30.7 × 45.8 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Charles Allen Munn, 1924
  • Object Number: 24.90.39
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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