To the merchants of Boston this view of the light house is most humbly presented by their humble servt. Wm. Burgis

To the merchants of Boston this view of the light house is most humbly presented by their humble servt. Wm. Burgis

Item Information

Title:
To the merchants of Boston this view of the light house is most humbly presented by their humble servt. Wm. Burgis
Artist:
Burgis, William, active 1722-1736
Name on Item:
WBurgis del. & fecit.
Date:
1729
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Photomechanical prints
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Boston Pictorial Archive
Series:
General Views of Boston > Harbor Views
Subjects:
Harbors
Islands
Lighthouses
Sailing ships
Places:
Massachusetts > Boston Harbor
Massachusetts > Suffolk (county) > Little Brewster Island (island)
Boston Light
Extent:
1 photomechanical print ; 11 3/4 x 14 3/4 in.
Permalink:
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Terms of Use:
No Copyright - United States
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Notes:
Title and date from item, from additional material accompanying item, or from information provided by the Boston Public Library.
Additional information on item: Boston light, Little Brewster Island, built 1716, destroyed 1776. Photo reproduction of engraving by William Burgis, ca. 1716-50.
Identifier:
08_02_001360
Call #:
Map 34.1 No. 16 (no longer used)