Description

View of Valley Forge, Chester County, P.A., 1890 / drawn & published by James B. Moyer, A. E. Downs, lith.

This aero-view map of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania was drawn and published by James B. Moyer in 1890. Valley Forge rests at the confluence of Valley Creek and the Schuylkill River.

The settlement was the site of Washingtonï¿½ï¿½ï¿½s armyï¿½ï¿½ï¿½s encampment during the chilly winter of 1777 to 1778. The remaining village has since been a historic destination.

The map from 1890 includes streets, buildings and railroad lines. It features inset illustrations of the following:

ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ Washingtonï¿½ï¿½ï¿½s Headquarters Valley Forge.
ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ Washington & his wife visiting the army in 1777.
ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ Washington & his army crossing the Delaware Dec. 25th 1776.
ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ The Washington Cold Spring.
ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ Site of old forge marked A.

Features lettered references to the following locations:

A. Site of old forge.
B. Washingtonï¿½ï¿½ï¿½s Cold Springs.
C. Line of fortifications built by Washingtonï¿½ï¿½ï¿½s army.
D. Picnic Grounds.
E. Camp 150 PA. P. O. S. of A. Hall.
F. Washingtonï¿½ï¿½ï¿½s Headquarters.

Materials

Archival Paper

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Ultra smooth, neutral white matte finish.
Heavy-weight 230 gsm, 9.5 mil thickness.
Printed with pigment inks for longer print life and enhanced fade resistance.
Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.

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Printed on 10 mil premium luster photo paper resulting in a brilliant, colorful image with a vivid life-like quality.
Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
Inks have a lightfastness rating of over 100 years, guaranteeing minimal noticeable fading over a very long period of time.
Printed using very high resolution source files.
Giclee printing is superior to traditional lithography in a number of ways: colors are brighter, lasts longer, and is a higher resolution.

Canvas on Wood Rails

A canvas giclee print is mounted to wooden hanging rails placed along the top and bottom of the map. Ready to hang on the wall using the attached hanging cord. Wood rails feature a natural finish.

Premium 19 mil canvas material.
Wood rails are 1 1/8" wide, round front.
USA sourced solid maple wood.
High quality giclee fine art print with a lightfastness rating of over 100 years.
Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.

Canvas Gallery Wrap

A high quality canvas giclee print is hand stretched over a sturdy wood frame. Printed on demand and handcrafted in Seattle, WA. The canvas gallery wrap serves as a stunning piece of art ready to hang on your wall.

Premium 19 mil canvas material.
Pigment based Canon LUCIA inks provide smooth tones and rich colors in fine, precise detail.
High quality giclee fine art print with a lightfastness rating of over 100 years.
Durable canvas mounted to a 1" deep wood frame.
Ready to hang with included easy-to-use hanging kit.

Framed Map Print - Black Finish

Our gallery quality frames are made of solid wood and feature optical-grade acrylic. Each framed map is printed on premium archival matte fine art paper.

Printed on thick, luxurious acid-free fine art paper & dry-mounted to foam board.
Pigment inks ensure a vivid print with amazing colors and excellent fade resistance.
Solid wood frame with a black finish has a 1.25" face & 7/8" depth.
Kraft paper protective backing & hanging wire installed.

Framed Map Print - Natural Oak Finish

Our gallery quality frames are made of solid wood and feature optical-grade acrylic. Each framed map is printed on premium archival matte fine art paper.

Printed on thick, luxurious acid-free fine art paper & dry-mounted to foam board.
Pigment inks ensure a vivid print with amazing colors and excellent fade resistance.
Solid wood frame with a natural oak finish has a 1.25" face & 7/8" depth.
Kraft paper protective backing & hanging wire installed.