Book, "Smiley's Atlas for The Use of Schools and Families," 1839
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This world atlas with lovely color maps would have been found in fortunate American homes and schools. The atlas reflects modern knowledge of natural geography in most ways, but not all (the shape of Michigan, for instance). The names, borders and even existence of countries have changed since 1839. Most maps include illustrations the mapmaker likely saw as symbolizing that land.
This world atlas with lovely color maps would have been found in fortunate American homes and schools. The atlas reflects modern knowledge of natural geography in most ways, but not all (the shape of Michigan, for instance). The names, borders and even existence of countries have changed since 1839. Most maps include illustrations the mapmaker likely saw as symbolizing that land.
Artifact
Atlas
Date Made
1839
Creators
Smiley, Thomas T. (Thomas Tucker), -1879
Place of Creation
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Creator Notes
Complied by Thos. T. Smiley. Published by Hogan and Thompson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2013.0.5.15
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Hand coloring
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11.75 in
Width: 9.75 in
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