Whitefriars [art original] : contemporary with the founding of the Glassworks : from Morden & Lea's map of London 1682.

Title: 
Whitefriars [art original] : contemporary with the founding of the Glassworks : from Morden & Lea's map of London 1682.

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Description: 
1 art original : watercolor and ink on paper ; 36 x 24 cm.
Other Authors: 
Morden, Robert.
Lea, Philip, active 1683-1700.
Format of Material: 
Prints & Drawings
Subjects: 
Whitefriars Glass Ltd.
England London 17th century Maps.
Bib ID: 
61232
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Location: 
Secured Stacks - Flat Files
Call Number: 
Unit 36, Drawer 4
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Notes: 
Map is matted inside cream mat board; dimensions including map are 53 x 38 cm.
Map illustrates city in upper portion; prominent streets include fleet along upper edge, and Salisbury Court along vertical center. Also featured in St. Bridget, Bridewell, and Fleet [bridge] in upper left; The Dukes Theater is along Thames as is White Friers Staires, Dorset Stairs, and Black Friers Staires; Serjeants Inne and [The Temple] are featured along left side. In approximately center of map of city is a building labeled "The Glass Works". Below map of city is the Thames River; featured on river are boats of varying sizes.
Title written in black ink below map. Entire map is in black watercolor or ink.
This map was copied from Robert Morden and Philip Lea's 1682 survey of London.
Previously framed artwork, item number 11; unframed September 2008.