Charles W. Pressler
Pressler's Map of Texas

ArtistAmerican, born Prussia, 1823–1907
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Pressler's Map of Texas
Date1867
Place depictedTexas, United States
Alternate place nameNew York , New York, United States
PlaceNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
MediumLithograph, in book form
DimensionsClosed: 8 11/16 × 5 5/16 in. (22.1 × 13.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.69.432
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionCartographer Charles W. Pressler had a long career in the Texas General Land Office. He had worked previously with land speculator and promoter Jacob de Cordova.
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg, by 1933; given to MFAH, 1969.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed: Pressler's Map of Texas / American Photo Lithographic Co. / Osborne's Process Room 19 Herald Building N.Y. / State of Texas / Compiled from the Records of the General Land Office the maps of the Coast Survey, the reports of the Boundary Commission and reconaissences by Charles W. Pressler 1867
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