Description:
Details:hand colored lithograph, wall map, laid down on linen, attached to originalwood rods, linen edgesdimensions: 72 1/4 x 58 3/4 inchescondition: professionally conserved, good condition, varnish removed, backed on new linen, new silk edges, original green coloring restored by hand, please see below The map consists of the primary map of the United States, a large inset map of the United states and the contiguous possessions of Britain and Mexico, and eight small inset maps of major American cities and their vicinity. Two inset maps show, respectively the northern portion of Maine and the southern portion of Florida to complete the boundaries of each state on the map. There are "Remarks" about the surveys used to make this map, a "Text" describing emigrants' routes to Oregon Territory and a prominent vignette of the American Eagle just below the map title. An elaborate scroll, scallop and acanthus leaf border frames the entire scene.States are outlined in red. Counties are shown… Read More
