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Old Compass Windrose 1881
Coltons Common School Geography 1881 New York Sheldon and Co
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Media ID 13669293
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Direction Globe Navigational Equipment Navigational Compass Paper Star Shape World Map
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our Old Compass Windrose 1881 poster print from ThePalmer, available in the Media Storehouse Fine Art Storehouse collection. This captivating vintage map, originally published by Colton's Common School Geography in New York by Sheldon and Co in 1881, showcases intricate compass rose designs and detailed cartography. Bring the rich history of geography to your walls and transport yourself to a bygone era with this exquisite and authentic piece of decor.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 43.8cm (16.5" x 17.2")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print titled "Old Compass Windrose 1881" takes us back in time to the late 19th century, offering a glimpse into the world of cartography and navigation. The image showcases an exquisite engraving from Coltons Common School Geography, published in New York by Sheldon and Co in 1881. A vertical composition allows us to fully appreciate the intricate details of this navigational compass. The star-shaped windrose at the center immediately catches our attention, symbolizing direction and exploration. Surrounding it is a beautifully illustrated world map, displaying physical geography with remarkable precision for its era. This antique piece of navigational equipment serves as a testament to humankind's eternal quest for knowledge and adventure. Printed on high-quality paper, this engraved image exudes an air of nostalgia that transports us back to a time when maps were meticulously crafted works of art. Its fine craftsmanship reminds us of the importance placed on accurate cartography during an age where global exploration was rapidly expanding horizons. "The Old Compass Windrose 1881" is not just a photograph; it represents history frozen in time—a tangible link between past explorers' journeys and our present-day fascination with their discoveries. As we gaze upon this print by THEPALMER from Fine Art Storehouse, we are reminded of how far we have come while appreciating the beauty found within these ancient tools that guided intrepid adventurers across uncharted territories.
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