Unattributed. “Relief Map Of The World On Mercator's Projection”

Unattributed.  “Relief Map Of The World On Mercator's Projection.”  Chicago: Central School House, [1892]-1899.  26 ½ x 41 ¼ (map).  33 ½ x 48 ¼ frame.  Some scrapes and abrasions on map surface as to be expected.  New solidly built and painted frame.  Good condition.   A 19th century relief map of the world showing by color, raised areas etc., the different heights of land masses.  These maps were constructed with layers of cloth, plaster and papier-mâché, molded to show the topography of the continents.  These maps in general were a combination of printed and hand coloring.  This map offers a combination of political geography, physical topography, and climatology in one raised relief image. Warm and cold water currents are noted with their direction and isotherm lines. Note: dark horizontal band at top of map is due to shadow from frame.