1861 Johnson California, New Mexico, Utah

1861 Johnson California, New Mexico, Utah

        This superb reproduction of the original antique steel plate engraved map of “California, Territories of New Mexico and Utah” was published by Johnson and Browning of New York in 1861 as part of JOHNSON’S NEW ILLUSTRATED FAMILY ATLAS. This is a fine example of the scarce 2nd edition variation of Johnson’s map of the southwestern United States. It is one of the most interesting maps of the period as it was updated annually and showed profound territorial boundary changes and county formations from year to year and even within a single year. It includes explorers routes, the major routes of commerce, towns, forts, Indian Tribes, mountains, rivers, roads, mining districts, proposed railroad routes, important dates in the evolution of the US-Mexico Boundary.

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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.

1861 Johnson California, New Mexico, Utah

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