While it’s easy to enjoy our maps as art pieces, many people don’t realize that they’re the perfect learning tool for children of all ages! Besides looking gorgeous on your wall, our maps encourage positive mental development while also boosting knowledge and creativity. Today, we’re going to share the many ways that children can benefit […]
Travel Map Feature: 050 Hawaii 1906, Bartholomew
This hand-painted map, Hawaii, 1906, is derived from the work of John Bartholomew of Edinburgh, Scotland. Bartholomew was a cartographer, as well as a map and atlas publisher, who emerged from a renowned line of map-makers that created the map-making business that was known as John Bartholomew and Son Ltd. Along with his brothers, Peter and […]
The Art of Lauren Monroe Jr: Dusty Stars
Lauren Monroe Jr. Lauren Monroe Jr. spent his formative years on a Blackfeet Reservation just north of Browning, Montana, where he is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Tribe. He was raised by his grandfather who was a sculptor in his own right, and whom Lauren had the opportunity to learn from as a boy. […]
Travel Map Feature: Rand, McNally & Co.’s Alaska 1878
The Rand, McNally & Co.’s Alaska map is the work of Rand, McNally and Company, published in Chicago in 1878. It is from the Rand McNally & Co’s Business Atlas that contains large-scale maps of the territory of the United States, the provinces of Canada, West India Islands, a list of counties and towns, lakes […]
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April Amazon Finds from Lisa
A long time Australia anything enthusiast I dearly enjoyed this book about an Irish Family who emigrated to Australia and found adventure, fortune, and a land to call home. Created by a hard working artisan, these earrings are sure to please Mom I’m hitting the road again soon! I use this freezer to freeze ice […]
Great River Arts Paper products and descriptions
Are you confused about all of our products? Please review here to become more confident in your purchase. Available in four sizes, each art print is printed on acid free paper made from 29% recycled material. All of the prints feature rich and luxurious colors, perfectly consistent with the original image, which was hand-painted using […]
March Travel Finds and Artisan Delights
Seasonal pics for travelers, map lovers, and art collectors discovered for our readers by our readers! Four Leaf Clover Necklace Great for the Irish in you! “War God” Fantastic Historical Fiction I’m reading by Graham Hancock about Cortez’s conquest of Mexico….I’m on the third volume this month! Columbia travel top
Lisa’s Favorite book and travel finds from January 2019!
As a constant traveler and map enthusiast I would like to share some of the products I’ve discovered and have been informed about from customers and friends from across the country! YES please click on my affiliate link- it will help support the restoration of historic travel maps and my custom map design service. I […]
Educational Map Series: The Seminole War Era Map
Secretary of War John Joseph Poinset commissioned this map to be made by Washington Hood in 1838. Incidentally, the Christmas plant we know as the Poinsettia gets its name from Poinset. He discovered the beautiful red leafed flower while on assignment as the United States Minister to Mexico. After he held this position, he became […]
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