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A Tallis Map of British Guiana with Colonial Vignettes and Other Landmarks, 1851
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This Tallis map of British Guiana (now known as Guyana) is a richly decorated document, much like other maps from the esteemed cartographic publisher John Tallis & Company. The firm, particularly known during the Victorian era, produced maps that were as much informative as they were ornamental.
**The Maker - John Tallis & Company:**
John Tallis, along with his partner John Frederick Tallis, focused on creating maps that were visually appealing, featuring elaborate borders and illustrative vignettes that captured the imagination of their audience. These maps are highly collectible today for their artistic value and historical significance.
**The Map - British Guiana:**
The map itself would have provided a comprehensive view of British Guiana, detailing its physical geography, including river systems, elevation changes, settlements, and other key geographic features. British Guiana was an important colony in South America due to its production of sugar and other resources, and it was the only English-speaking country on the continent.
**The Countries:**
Guyana is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Brazil, Suriname, and Venezuela. It has a rich history, from the native Amerindian cultures to Dutch and British colonization. It's known for its diverse ethnic makeup and as the location of the infamous Jonestown massacre.
**The Tallis Series:**
The series produced by Robert Montgomery Martin provided an extensive survey of the British Empire's colonies, catering to the British middle and upper classes' growing interest in the empire's global reach. The maps served not only as tools for education and reference but also as symbols of British pride and achievement.
Today, these maps are prized for their detail, beauty, and as snapshots of history, giving insight into the geographical understanding and imperial mindset of the period.
The insets in more detail:
The insets on this map of British Guiana (now Guyana) provide a detailed look into specific geographical and cultural aspects of the region during the mid-19th century:
1. **Seal of the Colony**: This inset is a detailed illustration of the official seal of British Guiana. It usually features a depiction that has symbolic meaning, often related to the colony’s economic activities or its relationship with the British Crown.
2. **Ataraipu, or the Devil's Rock**: This vignette depicts a notable landmark known as the Devil’s Rock (Ataraipu). The scene is set in a dramatic landscape, possibly illustrating a natural rock formation that stands out in the region.
3. **Georgetown**: This is an illustration of Georgetown, the capital city of British Guiana. It shows a waterside view with ships, indicating the importance of Georgetown as a hub for trade and transportation.
4. **New Amsterdam**: Here, a view of the town of New Amsterdam is depicted, which is another key settlement in British Guiana. Like Georgetown, it is shown as a coastal town with ships, highlighting its role in maritime commerce.
5. **Christmas Cataract, River Berbice**: This vignette likely shows one of the natural waterfalls on the Berbice River, capturing the natural beauty and possibly the challenges of navigating the river.
These insets serve to provide not just visual context but also to emphasize the strategic economic and cultural importance of British Guiana to the British Empire. Maps with such detailed vignettes were not only useful for navigation but also served an educational purpose and were often used to showcase the empire’s reach to audiences back in Britain. These illustrations can be a critical selling point for the map today, offering historical insights into the British colonial perspective of the time.
- Dimensions:Height: 14.26 in (36.2 cm)Width: 10.71 in (27.2 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1851
- Condition:Good given age. Original fold in middle as published. General age-related toning, please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13736-41stDibs: LU3054339291532
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