2 are very fragile, brittle paper, many tears and attached to paper case that the map fits into when folded. Third is extremely brittle and breaks when touched. Fourth is framed and on display in library.
2 are very fragile, brittle paper, many tears and attached to paper case that the map fits into when folded. Third is extremely brittle and breaks when touched. Fourth is framed and on display in library.
Topographic map of eastern part of Mount Desert Island (Frenchman Bay to Somes Sound).
Edward L. Rand, Waldron Bates, Herbert Jacques
1896, 1901
2 copies
paper
first map is brittle. It has been repaired, but is still tearing due to brittleness. Second map is very brittle and breaks when touched. It was taken out of an acidic wooden frame.
first map is brittle. It has been repaired, but is still tearing due to brittleness. Second map is very brittle and breaks when touched. It was taken out of an acidic wooden frame.
Description: Topographic map of eastern part of Mount Desert Island (Frenchman Bay to Somes Sound).