McNally 1888 Antique Map of Maryland and Delaware Reviews


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In the United States, the mid 1880s were marked with worker unrest across the country. In 1886 a huge riot broke out in Chicago’s Haymarket Square. In the West, much of workers anger was focused on Chinese immigrants. Many were killed by angry mobs in Washington and Wyoming. In 1886, the symbol of freedom and opportunity to many European immigrants, the Statue of Liberty, was dedicated in New York Harbor. Also in 1886, Apache leader, Geronimo surrendered in Arizona. In 1887, Grover Cleveland signed the Dawes Severalty Act into law. Under the law, 160 acres of land was allocated to each Indian, along with U.S. citizenship. After the allotment Indian land holdings decreased by about 90 million acres. These lands were declared surplus and sold. This more than 120 year old work was made using the wax-engraving map printing process pioneered by Rand McNally. This process created high-quality, low-cost maps and made the company the leading creator of maps in the United States (a position they enjoy to this day). If you are looking for an unusual piece of art, to decorate a home or office, these truly "limited-edition" prints are perfect. Antique engravings, & prints are extraordinary examples of the 19th Century printing and engraving arts. As conversation pieces they are unequaled. A beautiful old print or engraving is an actual snapshot of our history. Any of these, increasingly rare, works of art are also some of the most thoughtful (and personal) gifts you can give. Please choose from the options below (for more information on custom inscriptions, click "Inscriptions" link at left)
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