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A Map of Spanish Texas - Anno Domini 1835 (75.19)

Ink and watercolor manuscript map of the Spanish portion of Texas as it appeared in 1835. Map shows some age, but dates well after1835 - likely a copy of an earlier map. Central composition shows area in Texas from the gulf to Chihuahua in the west, and the area north of Austin. Major plantations are indicated as well as major roads.

Provenance Narrative Descended through the Scott family

Place Made United States TEXAS

Signatures/Marks Drake Ferris (signed lower right in ink)

1865-1920
Paper
18.8 x 25.2in
75.19
Image and text: DAR Museum, 2024

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