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 Vintage Map prints come in multiple sizes on Archival Epson Enhanced Matte Paper. They are made with a 1/8 inch white border.
*FRAMES ARE FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS PRINT*
Available in 3 sizes:
16x20 inches - $25.00
24x30 inches - $45.00
36x45 inches - $85.00
All maps are shipped rolled in a rigid tube.
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.
Shipping info:
Please allow 3-5 days before shipping as our products are made to order. We offer free shipping on orders of $35.00 or more.
