Panorama of the Seat of War: Birds Eye View of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia – Antique Map Print
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Step back in time with Panorama of the Seat of War: Birds Eye View of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia, a historic image rich in period detail. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A fine choice for anyone who loves history, and a gift that gets noticed. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Panorama of the Seat of War: Birds Eye View of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia
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Unlike most maps of the period, this sheet frames four jurisdictions at once, from Virginia and Maryland to Delaware and the District of Columbia, in a single oblique bird's-eye view. The title's "Seat of War" reflects the region's importance after 1861, when Virginia became the main battleground between Union and Confederate forces and Washington, just across the Potomac, was the Union capital. Bird's-eye views like this one were popular in the 19th century because they let viewers see roads, rivers, towns and fortifications as if from a high vantage point, which made them useful to readers following the war's movements.
| Original scan | 2,925 × 2,325 px · prints to 10 × 8 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 1861 Civil War Panorama DelMarVaDC (matted) |
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