George Otto Hanft (after)
California
The Wyman Co., Inc.: 1967
17.75 x 11.25 inches, printed border
19 x 12.25 inches, overall
Red Tag Price: $250

Pictorial map of California focusing on the early discovery period, showing the paths of the explorers Cabrillo (1542), Drake (1579), Viscaino (1602), Portola-Serra (1769), and Anza (1774).  Settlements and religious missions are illustrated, with the dates of their establishment. The Renaissance-style decorative cartouche is flanked by illustrations of explorers and missionary settlers, and the compass rose is surmounted by a fleur-de-lis.  The map was issued as a premium or promotion by The Equitable Savings and Loan Association.

George Otto Hanft is a California artist, designer and watercolorist.  Based in California’s San Gabriel Valley, he is a member of the Watercolor West society and active in the Mid-Valley Arts League.  He also designed the official flag for Temple City, California, in 1995.

Condition:  Generally very good with the usual light overall toning and wear.  A bit cockled overall.

Reference:

“Temple City Flag.”  City of Temple City.   http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/us-ca-tc.html (29 August 2005).