Historic Map : Behncke Pictorial Antique Map of The Foin x River Valley and Green Bay, Wisconsin, 1931, Vintage Wall Art

Historic Map : Behncke Pictorial Antique Map of The Foin x River Valley and Green Bay, Wisconsin, 1931, Vintage Wall ArtA scarce pictorial map of the Foin x River Valley, Wisconsin, by Nile J. Behncke. Centered on the Foin x River Valley, map covers from Rock Island at the northern entrance to Green Bay, south to just beyond Sheboygan, and west as the Wisconsin River. The map features hundreds of vignette illustrations in the style of Jo Mora, illustrating historical events, country life, flora, fauna, important locations, and industry. There are 29 boin xed

A scarce pictorial map of the Foin x River Valley, Wisconsin, by Nile J. Behncke. Centered on the Foin x River Valley, map covers from Rock Island at the northern entrance to Green Bay, south to just beyond Sheboygan, and west as the Wisconsin River. The map features hundreds of vignette illustrations in the style of Jo Mora, illustrating historical events, country life, flora, fauna, important locations, and industry. There are 29 boin xed illustrations arranged counterclockwise in a historical progression. The map is further embellished by a decorative floral border of a slightly art nouveau ethic.

This map was published by the Oshkosh Museum Auin xiliary. It was a collaborative effort based on research by Mary A. O'Keefe. The map was drawn by Nile J. Behncke. The border graphics are the work of Mary G. Rogers and the numerous vignette images were drawn by Emma P. Comstock. It was printed by the Castle-Pierce Printing Co. It is quite rare with only two examples appearing on the OCLC.