1861 Johnson & Browning Mountains & Rivers 1861

1861 Johnson & Browning Mountains & Rivers

         This superb reproduction of the original antique steel plate engraving of “Mountains & Rivers” was published by Johnson and Browning of New York in 1861 for Johnson’s New Illustrated Family Atlas. The coloring is a combination of block printing and hand stencil. This comparative view of the principal rivers and mountains of the world does not recognize the Nile as the longest river; its source, Lake Victoria (second largest fresh-water lake), was to be explored by Henry Stanley in 1875 — 14 years after this map was published.

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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 & Browning Mountains & Rivers

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