Webster Map of the United States Geographicus Unitedstates Webster
Buy this print on Etsy →A handsome piece of Americana, this is Webster's antique map of the United States, a classic nineteenth-century wall map showing the young nation spread across the continent. Its states and territories, rivers, mountains and towns are rendered in the fine engraved detail and soft, hand-tinted colours that make old American maps so collectable, complete with the decorative borders and elegant lettering of the golden age of cartography.
Maps like this were produced as the United States was rapidly growing and mapping itself, and they carry all the optimism and ambition of that era. Following the boundaries, watching the territories take shape and reading the old place names is like travelling back in time - a snapshot of the country at a particular moment in its story, drawn with real craftsmanship and pride.
The charm of an antique map lies in exactly that blend of usefulness and beauty: it was made to inform, but it was also a decorative object to be treasured on a wall. The warm colours and intricate detail give it a timeless, scholarly appeal.
As wall art it is effortlessly classic. It is a natural for a study, home office or library, a living room or a gallery wall, and it suits traditional, academic, travel-inspired and eclectic interiors alike. It is a wonderful gift for history buffs, teachers, travellers and anyone who loves vintage maps and Americana, and it pairs beautifully with other antique maps and views.
Because the original dates to the nineteenth century, it is firmly in the public domain, which is why we can reproduce it at full museum quality.
Each print is produced on premium 189 gsm museum-grade archival matte paper, faithfully capturing the fine engraved detail and warm vintage tones of the original map - ready to frame and enjoy for years to come.
