Beautifully Executed, Large Ink and Watercolor Manuscript Map of North America, 1854, French Canadian handmade flash cards which I believe to be

which I believe to be Burmese

Round brass tool with handle 1 5/8" diameter x 5/8" t

A couple of "bag plates" missing and general wear to the card as evident

Manufacturing and the Arts

drawn over a fainter penciled grid

Beautifully Executed, Large Ink and Watercolor Manuscript Map of North America, 1854, French Canadian handmade flash cards which I believe to beI look at a lot of antique hand drawn maps done in school, but rarely come across one as beautiful as this one, finely executed ink and watercolor and dated 1854. And rather nice that it is French Canadian's perspective on North America. Details are most useful in giving a sense of the level of detail and gorgeous color here; my overall photo does it no real justice. With a key at bottom left providing a guide to color use, including showing Alaska