Northern & Southern Dakota states c.1890 Tunnison decorative map hand colored

Northern Dakota (population 135,777). 

Southern Dakota (population 135,177).

(United States- western- two maps back to map on a single sheet).

Issued c.1885-95, Illinois by Tunnison. 

Two maps on a single sheet, printed back-to-back. Clean example.

Visually appealing and fairly uncommon late 19th century issue of this early state-hood related map, with typical original stenciled hand color. 

An interesting western [Great Lakes region] cartographic imprint for this era. The decorative embellishments around the shaped ornate titles and the repeating tiny swag border impart a charming Victorian-era aesthetic. 

Sheet measures c.  11"  x  13 1/2" .

[R19080]