Here's backward peek at Connecticut from 1892. Connecticut was admitted to the Union in 1788 as the 5th State. It's also known as The Constitution State, The Nutmeg State, The Provisions State and The Land of Steady Habits. This gorgeous original hand colored engraved map from 1892; the very end of 19th century shows all of the counties, cities, towns, highways, railroad lines, rivers, lakes, mountains, ports, harbors, islands and lots of other cool geographic details of the state in fussy fine detail. '1892 Connecticut' measures 8" x 10.5" overall. It's wonderful condition, with sound edges and corners with a just a whisper of light tanning around the very edges and blank on the reverse side. What a fantastic treasure this would be presented as a meaningful gift to a special Connecticut native in your life. Matted, framed and displayed as a gallery grouping, these fascinating antique maps are simply spectacular. (Please note that the framed examples in the last photos are to show how this might look when it's matted and framed. Your map will come to you unmatted and unframed.) Surrender Dorothy. Offering a vast array of frame-worthy and ever so affordable antique and vintage prints, maps, charts, engravings ads, posters and illustrations of all kinds to adorn every room in your happy home. Terrific finds for your workplace too. Our entire inventory moves very quickly and fresh selections are added each day, Please be sure to bookmark our shop and check back to visit often so you don't miss any of our latrest discoveries. I'll send this lovely antique map to you First Class Mail by way of those nice folks at the USPS packed flat and protected in a rigid mailer. ================================================= To view our fine collection of all things Connecticut, click here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/surrenderdorothy/search?search_query=connecticut ================================================ Check out our fine collection of United States Maps, click here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/surrenderdorothy/search?search_query=usa+map ================================================= Love Vintage Maps? We have hundreds of beauties to choose from and you'll want to see them all. Just click here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/surrenderdorothy/search?search_query=map ================================================= To view our fine collection of all things American, click here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/surrenderdorothy/search?search_query=usa ================================================== Take our grand tour of the Victorian Era here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/surrenderdorothy/search?search_query=victorian ********************************************************* Please View Our Shop Policies Here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SurrenderDorothy/policy?ref=shopinfo_policies_leftnav