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Ormando Wyllis Gray
Louisiana: A Framed 19th Century Map by O.W. Gray

1873

About the Item

This framed 19th century map of the Louisiana territory was published in "Gray's Atlas of the United States with General Maps of the World, accompanied by Descriptions Geographical, Historical, Scientific and Statistica" published in 1873 in Philadelphia by O.W. Gray and Son and Stedman, Brown and Lyon. It is a highly detailed map of Louisiana and adjacent portions of Mississippi to the east and Texas to the west, as the borders existed in the late 19th century. It includes portions of the Gulf of Mexico and towns and cities, such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. Ormando Wyllis (O.W.) Gray (1829-1912) was a Civil and Topographical Engineer who became a cartographer and map atlas publisher. The map is presented in a light brown distressed bleached wood frame with a cream mat. The frame measures 22.63" wide x 20" high x 0.88" deep. The map is somewhat toned, although the appearance appears in part to be related to its tinting. It is otherwise in very good condition. There are two other mid-19th century maps of North America in identical style frames and maps that are listed on 1stdibs. They would make for an attractive and interesting display grouping. There is a discount available for multiple purchases. These additional maps may be viewed by entering their reference numbers in the search field: LU5206221574212 or LU5206221506302.
  • Creator:
    Ormando Wyllis Gray (1829 - 1912, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1873
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 22.63 in (57.49 cm)Depth: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Alamo, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: # 33711stDibs: LU117328207052
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