Faden Collection

Explore the historical cartography of the New World with these intriguing maps from the 18th and 19th centuries

Faden Collection: Map of the City of Dublin, 1797

Map of the City of Dublin, 1797
Map of the City of Dublin, Ireland. Published in 1797, this map includes details of the canals being built at the time. Canal Harbour (lower right)

Faden Collection: Plan of New York Island with Part of Long Island, Staten Island and East New Jersey

Plan of New York Island with Part of Long Island, Staten Island and East New Jersey
985783 Plan of New York Island with Part of Long Island, Staten Island and East New Jersey and the Engagement on the Woody Heights of Long Island between the British Forces

Faden Collection: Indians in the Fur Trade in Canada, 1777. Creator: Faden, William (1749-1836)

Indians in the Fur Trade in Canada, 1777. Creator: Faden, William (1749-1836)
Indians in the Fur Trade in Canada. From: " A map of the Inhabited Part of Canada from the French Surveys", 1777. Private Collection

Faden Collection: A PLAN OF BOSTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, From Fadens North American Atlas

A PLAN OF BOSTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, From Fadens North American Atlas, 1777, US, USA, 1870s engraving

Faden Collection: A PLAN OF BOSTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, From Fadens North American Atlas, 1777

A PLAN OF BOSTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, From Fadens North American Atlas, 1777, US, USA, 1870s engraving

Faden Collection: Map of the siege of Yorktown, compiled from the Faden (London, 1781) and the Renault (American)

Map of the siege of Yorktown, compiled from the Faden (London, 1781) and the Renault (American, 1781) maps by Lieut. L
BATTLE OF YORKTOWN, 1781. Map of the siege of Yorktown, compiled from the Faden (London, 1781) and the Renault (American, 1781) maps by Lieut. L.V. Caziarc, 1881

MAP OF AMERICA, 1809. Map of the United States of America by William Faden, 1809

Faden Collection: Sammelt Brennessel! Wenn ihr Kleidung und Faden wollt

Sammelt Brennessel! Wenn ihr Kleidung und Faden wollt!. Poster shows a girl collecting stinging nettles. Text: Collect stinging nettles if you want clothing and thread

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Explore the historical cartography of the New World with these intriguing maps from the 18th and 19th centuries. Created by renowned cartographer William Faden, these treasured works depict significant locations such as Dublin, New York Island, Boston, and the Siege of Yorktown. From the bustling streets of Dublin in 1797 to the fur trade in Canada in 1777, these maps offer a glimpse into the past. Delve deeper into history and discover the intricate connections between the Old and New Worlds. And for those with a more practical mindset, remember the German phrase "Sammelt Brennessel. Wenn ihr Kleidung und Faden wollt" - "Collect thistles. If you want thread and clothing" - as you explore these intriguing maps. #FadenMaps #HistoricalCartography #ExploreThePast