HAND DRAWN WALL MAP OF EUROPE BY ELIZABETH B. M. MANN, WINTHROP 1825.

HAND DRAWN WALL MAP OF EUROPE BY ELIZABETH B. M. MANN, WINTHROP 1825. This outstanding Maine map shows Europe and its countries with surrounding water and land masses. Countries have different colors including green and gold. Legend at bottom “Projected by Elizabeth B. M Mann Winthrop AD 1825” (first year of girls school). Titled at top “The Map of Europe”. Paper is mounted on fine linen and supported by wood slats at top and bottom. PROVENANCE: Winthrop Baptist Church via Mike and Betty Newsom. REF: History of Winthrop; pages 214-215. “Almost all of the scholars had painted maps, some three of four feet square and these were placed on the walls of the gallery extending nearly around it”. Each map was signed by the student of the Butlers girls school that occupied the church. SIZE: 44” w x 40” h. CONDITION: There are creases and small sections of lifting paper and cracks to paper. Good with some need of restoration. 9-95844 (800-1,200)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	109	$720.00	HAND DRAWN WALL MAP OF EUROPE BY ELIZABETH B. M. MANN, WINTHROP 1825. This outstanding Maine map shows Europe and its countries with surrounding water and land masses. Countries have different colors including green and gold. Legend at bottom “Projected by Elizabeth B. M Mann Winthrop AD 1825” (first year of girls school). Titled at top “The Map of Europe”. Paper is mounted on fine linen and supported by wood slats at top and bottom. PROVENANCE: Winthrop Baptist Church via Mike and Betty Newsom. REF: History of Winthrop; pages 214-215. “Almost all of the scholars had painted maps, some three of four feet square and these were placed on the walls of the gallery extending nearly around it”. Each map was signed by the student of the Butlers girls school that occupied the church. SIZE: 44” w x 40” h. CONDITION: There are creases and small sections of lifting paper and cracks to paper. Good with some need of restoration. 9-95844 (800-1,200) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2003 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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