Vernal Fall, Yosemite 1868

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$ 35.00 USD
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  • Individually printed in our San Diego workshop
Description

We love Yosemite, and we love these beautiful historical photographs that give us an intriguing glimpse into its past. The photos by Carleton Watkins are from The Yosemite Book, published in 1868, which was the result of a government survey lead by J.D. Whitney started five years earlier. It resulted in the most accurate and detailed maps of the Yosemite Valley from the time, and photos that brought to life the splendor of the area. Soon after, President Lincoln signed into law the Yosemite Land Grant giving the Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove to the state of California. In 1890, Yosemite became a National Park and in 1906 President Roosevelt brought it back under government control and expanded the National Park to the entire region we know it as today.

This is a reproduction print of the highest quality printed on heavyweight archival paper and inks. 

Shipping and Returns

FREE SHIPPING on domestic orders over $49 with UPS ground or USPS to PO Boxes.

  • Paper prints ship within 1-2 business days plus transit time.
  • Framed Prints ship within 2-3 weeks plus transit time.

Full refund on returns within 30 days of purchase on unframed paper prints. We do NOT ACCEPT returns or exchanges on framed prints or canvas wraps because they are made to order.

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Gallery Quality

Made in the USA

We consider our maps to be works of art, so we print and frame them accordingly.

Using award-winning printers with gallery quality fine art paper and inks, our maps will exceed expectations and last a lifetime.

  • Archival Paper and Inks
  • 100% Cotton, OBA-Free, and Acid-Free
  • Heavyweight 21.5 mil
  • Certified to last 100 years

Read customer reviews HERE attesting to the quality of our prints.

American Hardwood Frames

We use real Walnut for our frames, unlike the lesser quality veneer you will typically find elsewhere. With beautiful hardwood grain, each is handmade to order at a professional frame shop.

  • 7/8 inch face and 1 1/2 inch depth
  • Acrylite glazing (more clear than glass)
  • Acid-free backing paper
  • Hanging wire installed
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Archival Inks

Each map is produced on our 12-color gicleé printers using premium inks to ensure an intricately detailed, fade-free piece with amazing colors.

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Fine Art Paper

Museum-quality, 100% cotton, acid-free archival paper that’s rated to last 100+ years.

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Authentic Hardwood Frames

No pressed wood, no veneer. Every custom frame is handmade from real Walnut.

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Made in the usa

We individually print each order in our San Diego workshop. Even our paper is sourced from domestic manufacturers.

Key features
Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 1.

Archival Inks

Each map is produced on our 12-color gicleé printers using premium inks to ensure an intricately detailed, fade-free piece with amazing colors.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 2.

Fine Art Paper

Museum-quality, 100% cotton, acid-free archival paper that’s rated to last 100+ years.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 4 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

Authentic Hardwood Frames

No pressed wood, no veneer. Every custom frame is handmade from real Walnut.

Rating of 1 means .
Rating of 5 means .
The rating of this product for "" is 3.

Made in the usa

We individually print each order in our San Diego workshop. Even our paper is sourced from domestic manufacturers.

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Reviewed by Thomas H.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Review postedover 3 years ago

Beautiful Yosemite Print

Yosemite is my favorite national park! I purchased this print as a gift for my girlfriend, and we both love it. The photograph is crisp and the paper quality is high. I'm very happy with this purchase, and it makes a great addition to my national parks collection.

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Review postedabout 5 years ago

Beautiful quality - the perfect gift!

I got my boyfriend (a rock climber) this poster for our anniversary and he loves it! Very impressed by the quality and the simplicity of the poster’s design. The size is perfect and the packaging is very thoughtful - he was even excited about the stickers and really appreciated the note about the Sierra donations. Big fans of Muir Way!

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Review postedover 1 year ago

Love Muir Way

Beautifully framed - love it!

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Review postedalmost 2 years ago

4 Stars

I wish it were more vivid

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Rated 5 out of 5
Review postedalmost 3 years ago

1st Anniversary Gift

I proposed to my wife on Sentinel Dome and this photo captures the beauty of the area like no other. The quality of the paper and frame are unmatched and looks great on our walls

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