Item number: MWE190
Antique Hand Colored Map
1873
Maker: Colton
Antique hand colored map by Colton, 1873, Illinois with inset of the Plan of Cook County & Vicinity of Chicago. The Colton firm refused to compromise quality, choosing to compete for sales in the finer quality international market rather than the inexpensive domestic one. Because of this, all maps were engraved by steel plates rather than by wax engraving which was the most common method used at this time. Very good antique condition, paper is lightly toned overall with few minor light spots, slight separation at seam, approx. 24 x 17 inches.
Item Number: MWE190