Political Map of North America
W. and A. K. Johnson Ltd.
Category
Maps
Date
1952
Materials
Paper, linen and wood
Measurements
1030 mm (length); 968 mm (width); 1315 mm (height)
Place of origin
Edinburgh
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 670035
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 'North America - Political'. The map is quite dirty round the edges, and the varnish has discoloured. Both battens are stained black. The top batten is flat, and has two small loops of cotton tape attached approximately one-third and two-thirds of the way along, for hanging. There are also metal rings at the ends. 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