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Vintage Australia Wall Map By W & A K Johnston
A vintage school pull down wall map of Australia. The map has a wooden hanging pole at the top and bottom. The map is manufactured by the renown Scottish map maker W. & A.K. Johnston. The map is dated 1952.
The firm of W. & A.K. Johnston was one of the major map publishing houses of the 19th century. William Johnston and his brother Alexander Keith Johnston originally trained as engravers, and founded the firm in 1826.
Dimensions:
Height: 95cm
Width: 130cm (wooden batons are 135cm)
Origin: Scotland
Circa: 1950s
Workshop Report: The map is in good condition, some minor wear to the edges in places
As with all our products, This product is an original vintage item so there are signs of wear from use.
- Creator:W. & A.K. Johnston (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 37.41 in (95 cm)Width: 51.19 in (130 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
- Style:Schoolhouse (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Workshop Report: The map is in good condition, As with all our products, This product is an original vintage item so there are signs of wear from use.
- Seller Location:Stockbridge, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: SKU: 40911stDibs: LU7442237870692
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