1794 Laurie & Whittle Virgin Islands

1794 Laurie & Whittle Virgin Islands

         This superb reproduction of the original antique hand colored copperplate engraved map of “The Virgin Islands” was published circa 1797 by Laurie & Whittle. These islands, named for Queen Elizabeth, are situated at the crossroads of the Caribbean Sea and have a colorful history as a refuge for pirates during the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean. Tortola especially was described as a ‘Nest of Pirates’ not long before the publication of this map. It was long favored by the Pirate Brethren because of the excellent anchorage at Tortola Roads and its lax government oversight. Inset maps, “Plan of Peters Island” and “Harbor or Road of Tortola” are presented here along with island profiles as seen from sea and sailing directions.

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What is a Mirrored Print & Gallery Wrap?

Canvas for Gallery Wrap

Take a good look at your print. The edges are mirrored, so that, the complete image is shown on the face of the frame once it is wrapped. In other words, You don’t lose any of the artwork. Our 2½” mirrored borders, allow your finished product to have a variety of thickness up to 2” deep. Therefore, make sure you choose an experienced framer who can make the frame to the exact specs of your custom print.

Hand-made Rattan Frames

Though the design has changed over the years, we commission these Rattan frames through a small family owned company in The Philippines. Your frame is the result of trial and error of the last 20 years! Rattan is a vine-like Palm that requires forest cover in order to thrive. Rattan grows throughout the jungle for over a quarter of a mile. Its trunk can span a diameter of over two inches down to the thickness of a human hair. The harvester’s collection process is performed by hand by a simple machete. Ultimately, the rattan vine cannot survive without the forest. Rattan quickly regenerates. As a result, this method of harvesting protects the destruction of the forest.

1794 Laurie & Whittle Virgin Islands

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