Description: Beautiful reproduction birdseye view of the Island of Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge presented in a generous 2" black distressed frame fitting the age and style of the map itself. The black frame is rounded and has a slight shiny finish with signs of age wear just like the 1879 version might have. The map is framed under glass and is ready to hang in your home.
Birdseye maps record the evolution of cities illustrating the development and nature of economic activities, educational and religious facilities, parks, street patterns and widths, and transportation systems. Perspective maps are often not drawn to scale but provide a fascinating glimpse into the history of towns and cities.
Fine art Giclee reproduction print is produced on heavy weight, matte finish, archival paper using the finest pigment inks offering excellent color and light fastness ratings of up to 100 years. Our maps are digitally retouched as needed but maintain the original age toning and antique nature that makes them wonderful decorative art as well as historical references.
Our maps are enlarge and reduce from the original size and do not distort or resize the image, therefore most prints are not exact standard sizes.
; "Birdseye View of Manhattan, 1879 Framed Art")