Odds and Sods
In the 1830s, D. W. Kellogg (and his brother) became prominent producers
of decorative prints, which often took the form of creative map-making.
Here's a creation called '
A Map of the Open Country of a Woman's Heart,' a 'map' showing the different places contained within a lady's heart.
While it's certainly a sweet idea and obviously beautifully executed,
the faux topography doesn't do much to counter female stereotypes when
one can 'visit' places like 'Love of Dress,' the 'Province of
Deception,' or the 'Land of Selfishness.'
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