Lot of 5 items. Manuscript map, 12 x 18 in., states with outline color. Inset of "Gold Region" of California lower left. State and territorial capitals denoted by dots. This map is very similar to the 1838 map by Frances Gilman exhibited in the Stanford Library, "Universe of Maps, Children's Maps." This map is quite a bit later than 1838, however, since it has the gold region of California singled out. The background information on the Children's Maps notes that mapmaking was often taught to young women. The heyday was the 1790s to the 1830s, but the practice continued on a more modest scale throughout the 19th century. The decline seems to have been in response to more widely available and affordable commercially printed maps. Some of these student maps were partially printed, traced, or copied freehand. They were drawn, painted, even stitched. Girls would thus use maps to learn not only geography, but penmanship, needle arts, and patience. "Gold Fields of Cripple Creek" booklet, 5 x 7.75 in., printed paper wraps, 48pp (not numbered). Produced for the Pan American Exposition, Buffalo, NY, 1901. Folding map frontis. Flier, approx. 3.5 x 6.5 in. (folded); 6.5 x 24 in. (unfolded). Facts about Goldfield and Vicinity. Goldfield Consolidated Mining Co. One fold separating. Minor sun fading on front. Broadside for "Gold Discovery Days Pageant and Rodeo." Black Hills celebration with re-enactment of Black Hills history. Verso with map centered on Custer, SD, with other sights in the area, and an invitation to stay an extra day in Custer. No year, but front touts "During the Last Week in July Each Year." Cloth gold bag in heavy cotton fabric, 6 x 12.5 in. Printed with "Stark Mills 5000 Dolls Gold." Mining and Engineering World, 1905 (Vol. 23) reported that Stark Gold Mining Company, with offices in Massilion, OH, held mines in the Black Canyon district of Turkey, Arizona, having acquired the Hidden Treasure group of mines. After about a year and a half of inactivity, it was decided to open the mines again. Provenance: Property from the Inventory of Rex Stark Condition: Some edge toning to map. Water stain at lower edge. Gold bag has hole in one lower corner (rodent damage?). Expo booklet near new; other paper very good.
Lot of 5 items. Manuscript map, 12 x 18 in., states with outline color. Inset of "Gold Region" of California lower left. State and territorial capitals denoted by dots. This map is very similar to the 1838 map by Frances Gilman exhibited in the Stanford Library, "Universe of Maps, Children's Maps." This map is quite a bit later than 1838, however, since it has the gold region of California singled out. The background information on the Children's Maps notes that mapmaking was often taught to young women. The heyday was the 1790s to the 1830s, but the practice continued on a more modest scale throughout the 19th century. The decline seems to have been in response to more widely available and affordable commercially printed maps. Some of these student maps were partially printed, traced, or copied freehand. They were drawn, painted, even stitched. Girls would thus use maps to learn not only geography, but penmanship, needle arts, and patience. "Gold Fields of Cripple Creek" booklet, 5 x 7.75 in., printed paper wraps, 48pp (not numbered). Produced for the Pan American Exposition, Buffalo, NY, 1901. Folding map frontis. Flier, approx. 3.5 x 6.5 in. (folded); 6.5 x 24 in. (unfolded). Facts about Goldfield and Vicinity. Goldfield Consolidated Mining Co. One fold separating. Minor sun fading on front. Broadside for "Gold Discovery Days Pageant and Rodeo." Black Hills celebration with re-enactment of Black Hills history. Verso with map centered on Custer, SD, with other sights in the area, and an invitation to stay an extra day in Custer. No year, but front touts "During the Last Week in July Each Year." Cloth gold bag in heavy cotton fabric, 6 x 12.5 in. Printed with "Stark Mills 5000 Dolls Gold." Mining and Engineering World, 1905 (Vol. 23) reported that Stark Gold Mining Company, with offices in Massilion, OH, held mines in the Black Canyon district of Turkey, Arizona, having acquired the Hidden Treasure group of mines. After about a year and a half of inactivity, it was decided to open the mines again. Provenance: Property from the Inventory of Rex Stark Condition: Some edge toning to map. Water stain at lower edge. Gold bag has hole in one lower corner (rodent damage?). Expo booklet near new; other paper very good.
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