Bill Skacel’s Cartoon Map of “Vieux Carre” New Orleans
$200.00
Postwar souvenir of the New Orleans French Quarter.
1 in stock
Description
This colorful map of the famous French Quarter neighborhood in New Orleans was illustrated by Bill Skacel and published around 1946. “Vieux Carre”, a nickname for the city, means ‘Old Quarter’ in French. Various attractions and distinctive local features are brightly illustrated, including an unfortunately racist Mammy caricature. Locations of interest include the Tarberry Theater, Napoleon House, and Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop.
The map was designed to be folded and mailed as a keepsake. It features several postcard-style views and descriptive text on the verso, as well as a spot for a 3-cent stamp.
Map Details
Publication Date: c. 1947
Author: Bill Skacel
Sheet Width (in): 11.75
Sheet Height (in): 17.75
Condition: A-
Condition Description: Color pictorial map designed to be folded and sent as a postcard, with creases as issued. Small spots of separation at fold intersections, a bit of wrinkling in the lower right, and light scattered wear, consistent with age.
$200.00
1 in stock