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1949 George Daly Pictorial map of Vermont (signed)
Vermont-daly-1949$200.00
Title
Vermont Some history, and other pastimes.
1949 (undated) 22 x 17 in (55.88 x 43.18 cm) 1 : 1276000
1949 (undated) 22 x 17 in (55.88 x 43.18 cm) 1 : 1276000
Description
A wonderful 1949 George Daly pictorial map of Vermont, signed by the artist. The map covers all of Vermont and while inland cartographic detail offers little more than rivers and major towns, the map is rich in pictorial imagery that delights the eye with a mid-century design ethic. The numerous vignettes illustrate both historical elements, such as Calvin Coolidge's Home, the site of Benedict Arnold's defeat, and the Battle of Bennington; while others and recreational activities, among them the Turnbridge Fair, golfing, hunting, fishing, and skiing.
Publication History and Census
This map was drawn by Burlington artist George Daly and published in 1949 by 'Daly and Hamilton'. Daly and Hamilton was a commercial design and advertising firm Burlington, for which Daly was partner and artistic director. The copyright was filed for on May 25, 1949, and it was released to local bookstores in Burlington in the same year. A reissue printed in the year of Daly's death, 1993, and is represented in but a single institutional example. Originals like this, from 1949, are extremely rare. We are aware of two, both in private hands. The present example is signed by Daly in the lower left and number '118' suggesting that at least that many were issued and signed, despite their modern-day rarity. We are aware of no other examples of signed originals.Cartographer
George Daly (July 14, 1912 - December 9, 1993) was a Burlington, Vermont based commercial artist. Daly was born in New York City and grew up in New Rochelle. He must have relocated to Vermont, at least part time, sometime in the 1930s. It is recorded that before enlisting to fight World War II (1939 - 1945) in January 16, 1942, he was a 'cartoonist in New York' and a 'commercial artist' in Vermont. As a soldier he received his basic training at Camp Croft (S.C.) before being assigned to a Paratroopers unit at Fort Benning. Also in 1942, he was engaged to Mary Sabin of Burlington. Daly was discharged in 1944, with the rank of Corporal, but continued to work with the military as a Display and Information Officer at the War Assets Administration in Burlington. At this time, the Dalys lived on 'Poor Farm Road' in Underhill Center, Vermont. Gorge also worked as an art director with the Townsend Advertising Service of Burlington until about 1947. In 1947 he partnered with fellow veterans John A. Hamilton and William J. Garneau to from 'Garneau, Daly and Hamilton Advertising Designers'. By 1949, Garneru left the firm and it was renamed Daily and Hamilton. Daly served as Art Director of the firm. In 1949, he illustrated Ralph Nading Hill's The Winooski, Heartway of Vermont and in 1950, Hill's second book Contrary Country. In 1949, he introduced his only map, a historical pictorial map of Vermont. At some point the Daly family relocated to Port Angeles, Washington, where he died in 1993. More by this mapmaker...
Condition
Very good. Slight edge toning.
References
OCLC 869374262 (1993 reissue, no originals noted).