The goddess Vesta presenting to the figure of Geography the geographical description of the world, instructing her in that science : frontispiece / Gwyn, delin. Hall, sculpsit.

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Two women in draped garments on an outdoor platform, a column visible at left. One woman (Vesta) holds up a map, pointing to the image depicted; the other (Geography) leans on a globe, holding a compass in her right hand and pointing to an open book with her left.; Image appears as the frontispiece to: A new system of geography ... , by Daniel Fenning, (London, 1771).

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Geography--Pictorial works.; Vesta (Roman deity)--Pictorial works.; Miscellaneous prints.; Prints shelf.; Globes--1770-1780.; Porticoes (Porches)--1770-1780.

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