1705 Schenk Americas

1705 Schenk Americas

         This superior reproduction of the original antique hand colored copperplate engraved map of “Americae tam Septentrionalis quam Meridionalis” was published by Pieter Schenk of Amsterdam circa 1705. This fascinating chart  shows the Western Hemisphere with inaccuracies that were still apparent in European mapmaking during the early part of the 18th century. Of special interest are the geographic myths that plagued geographers including the myth of California as an island. The northwest of the continent is largely uncharted with references to the Straits of Anian, the Hudson Bay is referred to as Buttons Bay, and the St. Lawrence is shown flowing from Lake Iroquois, and Lake Superior.

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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.

1705 Schenk Americas

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