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The Eagle Map - Circa 1832 Art Print
by David Hinds
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The Eagle Map - Circa 1832 art print by David Hinds. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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The eagle map of the United States, circa 1832.
This wonderful map was prepared by Joseph Churchman for his 1833 geographical, historical, and... more
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Artist's Description
The eagle map of the United States, circa 1832.
This wonderful map was prepared by Joseph Churchman for his 1833 geographical, historical, and political account of the United States. In addition to the map itself, Churchman included in his book a detailed explanation of the origin of his conceit that the United States is indeed shaped like an eagle and of the several dimensions of the symbology. He was especially aware that the whole country-as-eagle conceit depended on the exclusion of the state of Maine from the eagle, but he sought to apologize to Mainers by suggesting that the state forms the eagle's "liberty cap." Ultimately, Churchman argued that, as an eagle, the USA was a naturally whole entity that could not be divided without ending everything that the eagle stood for.
About David Hinds
"Life is a carnival" that is what my friend Jeff has always told me... and I'm starting to believe him! Having grown up right smack dab in the middle of ole Abraham Lincoln's stomping grounds I have never lacked for ideas or inspiration being. I have always been creative, selling my wares as I go. I have worked with wood and restored antiques which in turn began a love of reclaimed & repurposed items. I am facinated with the story that lies within a piece, unkown at first glance. One of my favorite stories is in regards to these hearts that I carve out of old weathered wood. They are attractive in appearance but it is the back story that draws you in. I got a pickup truck load of this lumber from my sister when she and her...
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Guido Montanes Castillo
Beautiful
Patricia Hofmeester
Wonderful work!
Eddie Barron
very nice
Joan Stratton
Great find :)
Sandra Clark
Awesome
Jim Love
What a wonderful find David...
Shoal Hollingsworth
WOW, this is fantastic
Bee Creek Photography - Tod and Cynthia
Cool vintage capture!
Peggy Collins
Wow! Great vintage find!
Leif Sohlman
Beautiful presentation of The Eagle Map - Circa 1832 David
College Mascot Designs
cool!
John Trommer
Very nice.
Judy Vincent
Great vintage image!
Robert Tubesing
What a wonderful map and image of it, David.