The old and new in maps. Quite a contrast between the modern map in the background and the powder horn map being held by Miss Betty Jones at the Library of Congress. The horn maps, made from the horns of bullocks, were so much used in early Colonial Wars,

Harris & Ewing,, photographer.

 

The old and new in maps. Quite a contrast between the modern map in the background and the powder horn map being held by Miss Betty Jones at the Library of Congress. The horn maps, made from the horns of bullocks, were so much used in early Colonial Wars, 1739 to 1760, and during the Revolutionary War, that they were a necessary part in military equipment. They are considered the earliest American road maps, since they related principally to inland parts of the country, the skillful engraving showing New York, Quebec, and other early cities, and the trails leading to them. They also carried the British coat of arms and the name of the owner: In Colonial days the powder horn maps were given as prizes instead of silver loving cups as of today, and they were handed down from one generation to another as heirlooms. 11/17/30

 

1930 November 17.

 

1 negative : glass ; 4 x 5 in. or smaller

 

Notes:

Title from unverified caption data on negative or negative sleeve.

Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955.

 

Subjects:

United States.

 

Format: Glass negatives.

 

Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication. For more information, see Harris & Ewing Photographs - Rights and Restrictions Information www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/140_harr.html

 

Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print

 

Part Of: Harris & Ewing photograph collection (DLC) 2009632509

 

General information about the Harris & Ewing Collection is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.hec

 

Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL): hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/hec.36104

 

Call Number: LC-H2- B-4305

 

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