To his Excellency James Glen Esq. Capt. General, Governour, & Commander in Chief in, and over his Majestys Province of South Carolina, and Vice Admiral within the same. This Prospect of Charles Town (Charleston)
Date1749
Engraver
William Henry Toms (fl. 1723-1758)
After work by
Bishop Roberts
OriginEngland, London
MediumLine engraving and etching on laid paper
DimensionsFramed: 24 1/2 × 60in.
Other (Plate): 19 3/4 × 55 1/2in. (50.2 × 141cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1956-137
DescriptionTitle in full: "To his Excellency James Glen Esq. Capt. General, Governour, & Commander in Chief in, and over his Majestys Province of South Carolina, and Vice Admiral within the / same. This Prospect of Charles Town is most humbly Inscrib'd by his much Obliged humble Servant - /B: Roberts. Roberts Delin. Printed & Sold by Dicey & Co. in Aldermary Church Yard London. Charles-Town the Metropolis of ye Province of South Carolina, is pleasantly Situated between Cooper & Ashley Rivers, which form a Spacious & convenient Harbour, & lieth in 32 52' of N. L. and 78 , 45' W. L. from London."Label TextThis most famous and rare print of Charleston is based on the watercolor by Bishop Roberts also in Colonial Williamsburg's collection (1956-103). It is the typical town view; that is the water to the fore and town to the rear with the usual variety of boats to be seen. A complete guide to the numbered buildings is printed underneath.
MarkingsPublished according to Act of Parliament by G. Roberts & W. H. Toms. (See Description for complete marks or title on print.)
1753-1765 (Second state)