1650 Speed New England

         This superb reproduction of the original antique copperplate engraving of the “Map of New England And New York” was published by John Speed circa 1650. John Speed, a tailor by trade, was led into cartography by his passionate interest in history and antiquities, along with his desire to illustrate “the beautie and benefits” of his native country. Of noteworthy interest on this finely detailed early cartographic masterpiece are the charted routes of the St. Laurens (St. Lawrence River) to the north and the Hudson’s River, including Delaware and Chesapeake Bays to the south. This historically significant image details the wildlife of the new world with depictions of deer, bear, and various fowl, as well as the lakes, rivers, islands, mountain ranges and towns as they appeared in the late seventeenth century.

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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.

1650 Speed New England

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