Item number: RHO172
Genuine Antique Printed-Color Pictorial Map
1939
Maker: Phillips Booth.
Antique pictorial map of Rhode Island made by Phillips D. Booth in 1936, this edition copyrighted 1939 but may have been printed later, possibly 1950s based on the way the woman on the verso is dressed. This map features a border with town seals, illustrations of historic buildings, notable sites marked on the map, major roads, a variety of ships, and more. The image of Roger Williams, founder of Providence, notes that this map was made for Rhode Island's Tercentenary. With folds as issued. Overall very good antique condition with some mild wear along the fold lines. Approx. 20.5 x 14 inches to the neatline.
Item Number: RHO172