PAPER TRAIL(S):
Maps from the Webb Deane Stevens Collection
A map is an essential navigational tool. While today we utilize satellite-based services like Google Earth or MapQuest, in past centuries printed maps were indispensable in wayfaring. Deftly combining science, mathematics and art, old maps constitute a snapshot of a long-ago world, and in the process provide us with the physical context for historical events and everyday happenings alike. Come enjoy this selection of maps from the Webb Deane Stevens collection. Each is a wellspring of stories to discover!
