Political Map of Africa
W. and A. K. Johnson Ltd.
Category
Maps
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper, Linen and wood
Measurements
1345 mm (length); 1300 mm (width); 1110 mm (height)
Place of origin
Scotland
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 670029
Summary
A large wall map colour-printed on linen-backed paper (then varnished), with wooden battens nailed on at the top and bottom edges. A small paper label on the back reads 'Africa - Political'. The map is quite dirty round the edges, and the varnish has discoloured. Both battens are stained black. The top batten is flat, with a metal ring at each end, for attaching a hanging cord. The lower piece of wood is cylindrical and forms a roller for rolling up the map for storage.
Makers and roles
W. and A. K. Johnson Ltd. , engraver and publisher