1680 Dankert America’s

1680 Dankert America’s

         This superb reproduction of the beautifully colored original antique copperplate engraved map of “Americae” was originally published by Danckerts in 1680. This highly decorative map of America shows in detail the delineations of the North American continent with much of the south east designated as Florida, the north east as French territory, Mexico as Spanish lands and the west as New Mexico. South America is correctly identified and also of note is the illustration of California as an island which would last for many years after this map’s publication date. The elaborate cartouches are classically Dutch baroque and embellished with the flora and fauna indigenous to the areas shown in depth.

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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.

1680 Dankert America’s

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