General Drafting Company/Standard Oil, Principal events in the life of George Washington (1932)
Title
General Drafting Company/Standard Oil, Principal events in the life of George Washington (1932)
Subject
Pictorial map of sites related to George Washington
Description
Full title: Principal events in the life of George Washington, in those states that lie between the Hudson and Savannah (1932)
From David Rumsey:
Principal events in the life of George Washington, in those states that lie between the Hudson and Savannah. Presented to "Standard" Motorists by Standard Oil Company of Pennsylvania. Complied by General Drafting Co., Inc. New York. Copyright General Drafting Co., Inc., Mapmakers, 21 West Street, New York City.(Cover title) Map of the principal events in the life of George Washington, contributed to the bicentennial celebration of his birth by the Standard Oil Company of Pennsylvania. (on verso) Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. (with) Landmarks of George Washington's life in Philadelphia and vicinity. (with) The shrines of George Washington in and around the city of New York.
Date estimated. Pictorial map of sites associated with Washington, 64x43, folded into self wrapped cover 23x11.5. Relief shown by hachures. Includes colorful flag cartouche, a compass rose, coat of arms, buildings, monuments, historical notes, and sailing vessels offshore. On verso: Cover title, Text: " Additional Washingtoniana" with note: "De Luxe edition: A limited edition of the main pictorial map ... Please remit with order to "Standard" touring Service ... New York", 3 pictorial maps, 21x32 or smaller, with historical notes and coat of arms, and color views: Washington at Valley Forge; Washington as a Syrveyor; Washington taking oath as president.
From David Rumsey:
Principal events in the life of George Washington, in those states that lie between the Hudson and Savannah. Presented to "Standard" Motorists by Standard Oil Company of Pennsylvania. Complied by General Drafting Co., Inc. New York. Copyright General Drafting Co., Inc., Mapmakers, 21 West Street, New York City.(Cover title) Map of the principal events in the life of George Washington, contributed to the bicentennial celebration of his birth by the Standard Oil Company of Pennsylvania. (on verso) Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. (with) Landmarks of George Washington's life in Philadelphia and vicinity. (with) The shrines of George Washington in and around the city of New York.
Date estimated. Pictorial map of sites associated with Washington, 64x43, folded into self wrapped cover 23x11.5. Relief shown by hachures. Includes colorful flag cartouche, a compass rose, coat of arms, buildings, monuments, historical notes, and sailing vessels offshore. On verso: Cover title, Text: " Additional Washingtoniana" with note: "De Luxe edition: A limited edition of the main pictorial map ... Please remit with order to "Standard" touring Service ... New York", 3 pictorial maps, 21x32 or smaller, with historical notes and coat of arms, and color views: Washington at Valley Forge; Washington as a Syrveyor; Washington taking oath as president.
Creator
General Drafting Company for Standard Oil
Source
David Rumsey
Date
1932
Contributor
Campbell
Identifier
https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/detail/RUMSEY~8~1~272079~90045839:Principal-events-in-the-life-of-Geo
Files
Collection
Reference
General Drafting Company for Standard Oil, General Drafting Company/Standard Oil, Principal events in the life of George Washington (1932), 1932
Cite As
General Drafting Company for Standard Oil, “General Drafting Company/Standard Oil, Principal events in the life of George Washington (1932) ,” Mapping History, accessed April 29, 2024, http://maps.omeka.bucknell.edu/items/show/395.