"Historical Map of the Maryland Eastern Shore - The Chesapeake Bay Country...",

This tourist map of the eastern shore of Maryland was published as an advertising piece for Tilghman Packing Company. The company was founded in 1897 on Tilghman Island in the Chesapeake Bay, and during its heyday was the largest employer in the county. This map was created by Edwin Tunis to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the company's founding, and is filled with historical facts. A large inset of Tilghman Island obscures Delaware, noting the location of the original Tilghman Packing Company plant. The company closed operations in 1975.

References: cf. Hornsby (Picturing America) #92.

Condition: B+

Issued folding with a few small holes and separations along the folds, a 1" tear at top left that has been closed on verso with archival tape, and several tiny edge tears.