Feature Points VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You?ll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1886 Springfield Vermont Map Poster. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order maps are made in the USA and each map is inspected for quality. This beautiful artwork is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage maps look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well. MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality map print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper posters. We use thick, fine art print quality matte paper. Our professional?s choice matte paper displays artwork in high detail without glare. The color is vibrant and text is easy to read. When framed, this map looks absolutely stunning. A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1886 Springfield Vermont Poster. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic map and its significance. READY TO FRAME: This print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our maps are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each map is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid tube. HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old maps have tears, folds, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance maps while keeping its historical character. All our maps are proudly made in the USA. Customers all over the world love our vintage maps and we know you will too. Additional Information Produced and published by artist and lithographer Lucien Burleigh, this stunning birds eye perspective of Springfield, Vermont, immediately transports the viewer back in time with its signature aesthetic and distinctive style. This illustration style was widely popular from the middle of the nineteenth century until the 1920s and was used to highlight prominent civil features and entice new residents. Because they do not rely on accurate geographical representations, they often embellish notable buildings and geographic features. Burleigh was an early adopter of the style and one of the nineteenth century's most prolific birds-eye perspective producers. His works are contained in the Smithsonian, Boston Library, and Library of Congress, and he is considered one of the prolific cartographers of the style. This depiction of Springfield shows the city in a period of significant growth and transformation both economically and culturally. The establishment of mills and factories in the city limits and attracted eager residents. The Jones and Lamson Machine Tool Company became a well-known manufacturer reputed for its commitment to innovation and craftsmanship. One of the original New Hampshire grants, Springfield, was established in 1761, and its rich soil attracted farmers from across the nation as well as Western Europe. The Black River runs through the town and has become an iconic piece of local geography and allowed a thriving milling industry in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. This is a genuine piece of American and cartographical history, and Vermont has maintained its distant cultural heritage and traditions. Our museum quality giclee print comes printed with archival ink on premium heavyweight matte paper. Shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube your print will arrive ready to be framed. This eye-catching vintage map reproduction print makes the perfect gift for anyone that loves history and imagery.