Drawing upon the NHA’s rich collection of pictorial maps, this exhibition celebrates a style of creative map-making that proliferated in the early to mid-twentieth century. Combining whimsical decoration with historical detail, pictorial maps were popular decorations and island souvenirs.
Featuring early works by Tony Sarg (1880–1942) and Austin Strong (1881–1952), alongside post-war maps by Ruth Haviland Sutton (1900–1960) and others, the works include fanciful details related to Nantucket’s maritime heritage, quaint architecture, and plentiful tourist attractions and activities.
FEATURED EXHIBITION
Tony Sarg: Genius at Play
Organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts in partnership with the Nantucket Historical Association, Tony Sarg: Genius at Play was on display at the Nantucket Whaling Museum in summer 2024 and was the first comprehensive exhibition exploring the life, art, and adventures of Tony Sarg (1880-1942).
Banner image: Map, Residential Main Street, Nantucket, Mass, Tony, 1880–1942. 1994.45.1