• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Antique map of Washington, 1856

SKU:  194974

Antique map of Washington, 1856

€54,00 EUR
€54,00 EUR
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This finely detailed 1856 map by Joseph Hutchins Colton, titled “Georgetown and the City of Washington, The Capital of the United States of America”, is a remarkable cartographic snapshot of the nation's capital during a pivotal era of growth and transformation. As one of the most respected American mapmakers of the 19th century, Colton’s work is known for its precision, elegance, and historical significance.

The map presents the urban plan of Washington, D.C., and its neighboring city Georgetown, which at the time remained an independent municipality. The city’s grid structure, conceived by Pierre L’Enfant, is clearly depicted with broad avenues intersecting smaller streets, a layout symbolizing order and grandeur. Key landmarks such as the U.S. Capitol, the White House, and executive and judicial buildings are prominently marked, illustrating the city’s role as the seat of American governance.

Equally significant is the inclusion of Georgetown, nestled along the Potomac River, showcasing its historical importance as a bustling port and trade hub. Infrastructure such as canals, railroads, bridges, and ferry routes are also delineated, highlighting the area’s connectivity and development during the pre-Civil War era.

The map is adorned with an ornate border and hand-colored detailing, typical of Colton’s aesthetic style, enhancing its visual appeal and making it as much a decorative piece as a practical reference tool. Produced during a time when Washington, D.C., was beginning to flourish, this map reflects the city's expanding political influence and evolving urban landscape.

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Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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