Description
A navigational key provides details for map use: red dotted lines indicate trails, “X” marks picnic spots, and solid red lines represent roads. In addition rivers are in blue, and the Southern Railroad is indicated by railroad tracks. A striking compass rose in the upper left corner, colored in red, white, black, and blue, features an illustration of a fireplace at its center. Framing the artwork is a decorative double border, consisting of a thin black-and-red striped pattern enclosed within an outer light blue border, delicately detailed with white ribband motifs. This artistic and informative map captures the essence of Tryon, offering charming visual guide to recreational and historic sites in the region.
The town of Tryon, North Carolina rests in the Blue Ridge foothills and is known for its equestrian heritage, vibrant arts scene, and small-town charm. With a population of about 1,595, it attracts artists, writers, and horse enthusiasts. The town is home to the Tryon International Equestrian Center, galleries, live music, and local festivals. Notable figures with ties to Tryon include singer and civil rights activist Nina Simone, actor William Gillette, and author Lilian Jackson Braun. F. Scott Fitzgerald and Grace Coolidge also spent time here, drawn to its beauty and culture.
Dorothy L. Ellerbrook worked as an illustration artist for Gibson Art in Cincinnati, once the world’s third largest greeting card company. She was a graduate of Western College, Oxford, Ohio, and of the Chicago Art Institute, and attended the Cincinnati Art Institute. Ellerbrook was a veteran of World War II, serving as a master sergeant in the Army.
Condition: Generally very good with the usual overall light toning, handling, and wear.
References:
“Dorothy L. Ellerbrook.” Find a Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41668275/dorothy-l-ellerbrook. (17 March 2025).
“Tryon, North Carolina.” Tryon NC. https://tryon-nc.com/ (17 March 2025).
