Collection: Osher Collection

Name: [Coast of Maine - Two Views of Wolves Islands at Entrance of Passamaquoddy Bay]

Barcode: 808

Image Number: 808.0001

Creator: Des Barres, Joseph F. W. (Joseph Frederick Wallet), 1729-1824

From Atlas: No

Publishing Location: London

Notes: Title supplied by cataloger. Two views on one sheet.

Brief Description: Sepia colored view of the "Wolves Islands" near the entrance to Passamaquoddy Bay. The island group is made up of Eastern Wolf Island, Green Rock, Spruce Island, Flat Wolf Island, and Southern Wolf Island. The view shows a number of sailing ships navigating between the islands.

Physical Description: 2 views: colored

Publisher: Des Barres, Joseph F. W. (Joseph Frederick Wallet), 1729-1824

Date/Date Range Published: 1781

Region Depicted: Passamaquoddy Bay

Map Type: Views

Dimensions: H 63 x W 85 cm

Printing Process: Etching

Printing Technique: Copper

Material Type: Paper

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Donor: Osher

Subjects: American Revolution, 1775-1783Sailing ships

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/808.0001