Manhattan Pictorial Map - 1928
This very rare 1928 color pictorial map of Manhattan, New York by Danish American author Kaj Klitgaard extends from Battery to 59th Street. It includes marvelous illustrations of pre-depression Manhattan with numerous allegorical vignettes including: Vanderbilt Yacht / Dreaming of the 1928 Election; at the top right, there are portrait images of Al Smith (then Governor of New York) and James A. Reed (Senator from Missouri); Prohibition - the bottles in the water and "enforcement" vignette over the river at the top left; The Gilded Age - the delightful cornucopia vignettes locating the rich and not so rich; Zeppelin & Battle Ship, resembles the USS Los Angeles or the USS Shenandoah, battleship USS Texas; then subways, lines of the IRT, BMT, and elevated train system, churches, hotels, businesses, etc. Includes key at the lower right corner. This appears to be the only pictorial map by Klitgaard. There are many hidden themes and caricatures to be discovered in this map. The date is estimated based on the image of the USS Texas.
Our Map Reproductions are handmade in our Los Angeles studio using heavyweight 23 mil Epson Exhibition Satin Canvas. This elegantly textured canvas features a semi-gloss satin surface that is enhanced with protective elastic polymers. Decorative wood is assembled on the top and bottom, with two eye-hooks mounted on the top piece. We also supply a jute rope twine that can be attached between the two eye-hooks to complete the vintage feel of a roll down canvas scroll.
This canvas map is available in multiple sizes which you can select from the drop down menu when ordering. Check out the different sizes placed in a room added to our listing photos.
Small - 20 x 28 inches
Med. - 31 x 44 inches
Large - 42 x 60 inches
During the restoration process, we pay great attention to matching the colors to the original maps. Please note that your computer screen might display slightly different colors than our professionally calibrated monitors.
This map ships rolled in a rigid tube and is ready to hang!
Shipping info:
Allow 3-5 days before shipping as our maps are made to order. We offer free shipping on orders $35.00 or more.
