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Historic Map : Colton Plan or Map of Washington D.C. , 1855, Vintage Wall Art
Historic Map : Colton Plan or Map of Washington D.C. , 1855, Vintage Wall Art
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An excellent 1855 first edition example of Colton's rare map of Washington D.C. and Georgetown. Covers the city in incredible detail from Georgetown (Georgetown University, then College, shown) in the upper left quadrant to Alexander's Island in the south and as far east as Magazine Warf. Hand colored in pink, green, yellow and blue pastels with considerable detail at level of individual streets and buildings. Surrounded by Colton's typical spiral motif border. Reflects Pierre L'Enfant's brilliant city design, showing the iconic grid and ray street layout. Individual buildings such as the Smithsonian, the White House, the Capitol, the Arsenal, Penitentiary, Naval Yard, Poor House, Asylum, and Post office are all indicated. Features three inset engravings: The Smithsonian Institution, the Capitol, and a preliminary plan for the Washington Monument. Dated and copyrighted to J. H. Colton, 1855. Published as page no. 24 in volume 1 of the first edition of George Washington Colton's 1855 Atlas of the World .
- MUSEUM QUALITY INKS AND PAPER: Printed on thick 192gsm heavyweight matte paper with archival giclee inks, this historic fine art will decorate your wall for years to come.
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: Add style to any room's decor with this beautiful print. Whether your interior design is modern or classic, a map is never out of fashion.
- ATTENTION TO DETAIL: We edit every antique map for image quality, color and vibrance, so it can look its best while retaining historical character. Makes a great gift!
- FRAME READY: Your unframed poster will arrive crease-free, rolled in a sturdy mailing tube. Many maps fit easy-to-find standard size frames 16x20, 16x24, 18x24, 24x30, 24x36, saving on custom framing.
- Watermarks will not appear in the printed picture. Some blemishes, tears, or stamps may be removed from the final print.
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Every artwork we offer is carefully edited by our small but dedicated team of image professionals, ensuring each detail is perfect. We print every order to demand right here in the USA, treating every piece with the same care and attention we would give our own work. From editing to printing to packaging, we take pride in delivering artwork that meets our high standards—and we love knowing it’s heading to a home where it will be appreciated.