Discover the lost elegance of Manhattan’s noble estates and heritage gardens with this beautifully curated wall calendar, inspired by the Index of American Design and featuring the artistry of George Stonehill from Blackwell’s Survey (ca. 1936). As a team passionate about New York’s hidden history, we have selected rare drawings from the US National Gallery of Art. Each month unveils a new scene from “Manhattan’s Last Arcadia,” where curvilinear drives meander through sweeping lawns, clumps of evergreen trees, and arabesque flowerbeds bordered by neatly cropped topiary and hedgerows. These picturesque landscapes, punctuated by craggy bedrock knolls, steep escarpments, fountains, gazebos, benches, and lawn ornaments, offer a unique window into the semi-rural terrain of northern Manhattan just before it began to urbanize in the late 19th century.
This calendar is perfect for history lovers, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone enchanted by vintage New York. Each page is a conversation starter, featuring detailed estate plans and classic park designs that will inspire your space and spark curiosity. After the year is over, you might want to cut out the images and frame them for yourself or give them to friends as a thoughtful gift. It’s a unique way to bring heritage garden artistry and noble estate illustrations into your home, making this calendar a lasting treasure long after the months have passed. Bring home a piece of Manhattan’s serene past—order your calendar today and let these timeless landscapes inspire you all year long!
In the United States and Canada, it is available in Ledger size (11×16.5 inches), while customers in the EU, UK, Australia, and other regions receive the A3 format (29.7×42 cm), ensuring a perfect fit for any space.
- 1 cover page
- 12 inner pages
- Paper: 250 gsm / 100 lb semi-glossy silk paper
- Hanging hook for flexible display
- Sturdy wire-binding
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