Islands in the Indian Ocean - Central/S. America and the type of ephemeral

and the type of ephemeral artifact that wouldn't be created for long

the work of Ruth Taylor White is whimsical

and light age browning to the sheet

Image size is 23

Image size is 13 inches x 20 inches

Islands in the Indian Ocean - Central/S. America and the type of ephemeralTallis produced some to the most decorative maps issued in the 19th century. All have baroque vignettes and unique ornate borders. The map of Islands in the Indian Ocean is surrounded by five small vignettes relating to native life of the region including Madagascar, Point de Galle, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Port Louis, Mauritius, North Beach, Prince of Wales Island, and the Fall of the River Roche, Isle of Bourbon. Condition is very good with a close top