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Original Vintage Pictorial Map Poster Ceylon Tea And Other Industries Sri Lanka

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Original vintage pictorial map poster for Ceylon Her Tea & Other Industries featuring artwork by the notable British cartographer, graphic designer and artist Leslie MacDonald "Max" Gill (1884-1947) on a map of Ceylon / Sri Lanka with illustrations of trees, animals and ships and the city and place names in decorative banners with a stylised sun and moon in the top corners and wind in the corners below, a compass point over the white wave lines at sea on the side and the title lettering on a scroll above, set within a bold red and black frame border. Tea drink advertising poster Published by The Tea Bureau. Excellent condition, backed on linen.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 18.9 in (48 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Backed on linen. Excellent condition, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012626975052

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