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The map presents Nevada with clear county boundaries, rail lines, topographical markings, and regional place names, capturing the state in a pre-interstate, pre-postwar moment of American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"820\"\u003ePrinted on period atlas paper and showing natural edge wear from its original bound format, the map retains the honest material character of early 20th-century cartography. 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Titled simply “Map of Central Seattle,” this richly detailed print offers a fascinating historical snapshot of Seattle at a turning point—on the cusp of wartime industrial expansion and just prior to the explosive growth of the mid-century Pacific Northwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eProduced by the renowned \u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eP.F. Collier \u0026amp; Son Corporation\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for their fine atlases and encyclopedic publications in the early 20th century, this map was published during the New Deal era, capturing Seattle’s infrastructure as it stood in a transformative moment between Depression-era recovery and WWII-fueled modernization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eEngraved in high detail, the map charts Seattle’s downtown core, port infrastructure, street grid, and industrial zones, including the bustling \u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eElliott Bay piers\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eLake Union\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eUnion Bay\u003c\/strong\u003e, and major road and rail lines. Over 100 steamship lines are noted as connecting Seattle to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eAsiatic, European, and South American ports\u003c\/strong\u003e—a testament to its rising status as a global shipping hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eThe map was originally produced \u003cem data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003ecourtesy of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce\u003c\/em\u003e, emphasizing its civic and commercial pride. It retains an academic, civic tone that makes it ideal for both cartographic and urban history collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003e→ Original map plate from \u003cem data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eCollier’s World Atlas and Gazetteer\u003c\/em\u003e, c. 1939\u003cbr data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e→ Title: “Map of Central Seattle, The Chief City of Washington and Industrial Center of the Pacific Northwest”\u003cbr data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e→ Print reference: Page 306\u003cbr data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003e→ Black ink on fine mid-century rag paper\u003cbr data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e→ Published by P.F. Collier \u0026amp; Son, New York\u003cbr data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e→ Marked: \u003cem data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003eCourtesy of Seattle Chamber of Commerce\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e→ Archival float mount in ivory bevel-cut mat with conservation corners (untrimmed)\u003cbr data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e→ Set in carved, gold-leafed hardwood frame with period-consistent proportions\u003cbr data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003e→ Glazed with UV-protective acrylic for preservation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003eIn 1939, Seattle stood at the crossroads of maritime might and industrial ambition. With the rise of Boeing, port expansions, and international shipping routes, the city was evolving from a regional outpost into a major player on the Pacific Rim. This map captures the layout of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003epre-WWII Seattle\u003c\/strong\u003e, before the interstate system, before suburban sprawl, and before the Space Needle—a record of the city’s dense street network and commercial waterfront when shipping lines still dominated the skyline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003eCollier’s atlases, published throughout the 1930s and 1940s, are revered for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2865\"\u003emeticulous cartography and clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e, and are commonly found in the collections of historical societies, libraries, and private map collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3203\"\u003eMaps from this era often served civic as well as navigational purposes, and this edition—emphasizing Seattle’s “over 100 steamship lines”—demonstrates how maps also acted as tools of urban branding and international connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3205\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3226\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3613\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3260\"\u003eOriginal map shows light natural toning consistent with its age, with no major foxing, staining, or tears. The paper is stable and retains crisp linework and fine legibility. Archival matting and UV-protective acrylic glazing ensure long-term preservation. The frame is a hand-finished period-style giltwood with mild wear, enhancing its historic charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3618\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3662\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3623\" data-end=\"3660\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"4013\"\u003eThis framed 1939 map is more than a visual of old Seattle—it’s a portal into the city’s industrial ascendancy and a relic of Depression-era optimism and civic pride. Whether you're a cartographic enthusiast, Seattle native, or collector of pre-war Americana, this piece offers unmatched narrative density in a finely crafted and ready-to-hang format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4015\" data-end=\"4181\"\u003eIts detailed, diagrammatic design invites long contemplation. Its craftsmanship and framing present it as a museum-worthy document of place, progress, and permanence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4183\" data-end=\"4186\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4188\" data-end=\"4204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4191\" data-end=\"4202\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4716\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"4207\" data-end=\"4217\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4256\"\u003eCollier’s World Atlas and Gazetteer\u003c\/em\u003e, 1939\u003cbr data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4265\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4280\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: P.F. 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County boundaries, waterways, cities, and transportation routes are rendered with clarity and restraint, reflecting the atlas tradition of combining technical accuracy with visual legibility for public use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eThis is not a reproduction or decorative facsimile. It is an authentic period atlas plate, produced for reference and education at a time when maps were tools of understanding rather than wall décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eThe map is presented in a substantial \u003cstrong data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eornate giltwood frame\u003c\/strong\u003e, richly aged and intentionally architectural. The frame’s deep profile, sculpted corner detailing, and naturally crazed gilt surface suggest late 19th- to early 20th-century craftsmanship, lending visual weight and historical gravity to the composition. A deep-toned mat grounds the map and enhances contrast, allowing the cartographic detail to read clearly while preserving its period character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003eTogether, map and frame form a unified object—both documentary and decorative, precise yet atmospheric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003e→ Original atlas map from \u003cem data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eCollier’s World Atlas and Gazetteer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003e→ Publication date: 1939\u003cbr data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e→ Period color printing with fine linework and legible typography\u003cbr data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e→ Paper stock consistent with early 20th-century atlas production\u003cbr data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003e→ Framed in an ornate giltwood frame with sculpted corner detailing\u003cbr data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003e→ Naturally aged gilt surface with authentic craquelure and patina\u003cbr data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e→ Glazed and matted for preservation and display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003eEvery detail affirms its authenticity: from the typography and scale notation to the paper aging and print quality, this map bears the hallmarks of pre-war American cartography—before offset standardization reduced such works to purely decorative objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2898\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eCollier’s World Atlas and Gazetteer\u003c\/em\u003e was among the most widely circulated American reference atlases of the early 20th century, produced for an audience that valued accuracy, clarity, and authority. The 1939 edition is particularly significant, published at the close of the interwar period and immediately preceding the United States’ entry into World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"3059\"\u003eMaps from this era capture a landscape in transition—industrial, regional, and infrastructural—making them especially compelling documents of American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3403\"\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003eThe map shows gentle, even toning consistent with age, with no major losses or tears. Printing remains clear and legible. The frame displays authentic surface wear and patina, including fine craquelure to the gilt finish, consistent with age and use. Structurally sound and ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3408\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3446\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3673\"\u003eThis piece is more than decoration—it is a historical document rendered architectural. It belongs in spaces that value depth and narrative: a study, library, office, or interior layered with antiques and restrained materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3812\"\u003eIt appeals to collectors, designers, and historians alike—those who appreciate objects that locate a room not just in style, but in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3921\"\u003eThis is an object that feels discovered rather than produced—measured, grounded, and quietly authoritative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"3926\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3928\" data-end=\"3938\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3940\" data-end=\"4275\"\u003e→ Publisher: Collier’s\u003cbr data-start=\"3962\" data-end=\"3965\"\u003e→ Title: \u003cem data-start=\"3974\" data-end=\"4001\"\u003eWorld Atlas and Gazetteer\u003c\/em\u003e (New York State map plate)\u003cbr data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4031\"\u003e→ Date: 1939\u003cbr data-start=\"4043\" data-end=\"4046\"\u003e→ Origin: United States\u003cbr data-start=\"4069\" data-end=\"4072\"\u003e→ Medium: Color-printed atlas map on paper\u003cbr data-start=\"4114\" data-end=\"4117\"\u003e→ Framing: Ornate giltwood frame with period patina\u003cbr data-start=\"4168\" data-end=\"4171\"\u003e→ Style: Early 20th-century American cartography\u003cbr data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4222\"\u003e→ Function: Framed cartographic artwork for display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4277\" data-end=\"4301\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42808932270185,"sku":null,"price":276.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/F63DF6FA-048D-4302-87CD-BA21D46613D5_1_105_c.jpg?v=1768152173"},{"product_id":"map-of-brooklyn-new-york-city-from-collier-s-atlas-c-1939","title":"Map of Brooklyn, New York City, from Collier’s Atlas, c. 1939","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finely detailed \u003cstrong\u003e1939 map of Brooklyn, New York City\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally published in \u003cstrong\u003eCollier’s Atlas\u003c\/strong\u003e, capturing the borough at a pivotal moment just before World War II and the sweeping urban transformations that followed. 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Streets are densely labeled, blocks are tightly organized, and civic landmarks—cemeteries, parks, rail yards, and industrial zones—are clearly delineated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe East River shoreline, bridges, and transit connections illustrate Brooklyn’s integration into the greater city at a time when infrastructure expansion defined urban identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFraming \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Black architectural frame\u003cbr\u003e→ Wide neutral mat providing visual balance\u003cbr\u003e→ Period-appropriate proportions\u003cbr\u003e→ Wall-ready and professionally presented\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe framing is intentionally quiet, allowing the complexity of the map to command attention without visual distraction. This is a presentation choice aligned with architectural and design-forward interiors rather than nostalgic décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1939, this map captures Brooklyn \u003cstrong\u003eon the eve of wartime and postwar redevelopment\u003c\/strong\u003e—before expressways, large-scale housing projects, and mid-century urban renewal altered the borough’s fabric. Many street patterns, industrial sites, and neighborhood boundaries shown here would be reshaped or erased within the following decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaps from Collier’s Atlas were produced for accuracy and reference, not ornament. Their survival today offers a precise snapshot of American urban life at a moment of transition, making them increasingly valued by historians, designers, and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Very good vintage condition\u003cbr\u003e→ Age-appropriate toning consistent with 1930s paper\u003cbr\u003e→ Clear, legible line work throughout\u003cbr\u003e→ No major tears, losses, or alterations observed\u003cbr\u003e→ Frame and mat in clean, stable condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny visible wear is honest and consistent with age, contributing to the map’s authenticity rather than detracting from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a decorative map. It is a \u003cstrong\u003edocument\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt brings:\u003cbr\u003e→ Historical authority\u003cbr\u003e→ Visual density and intellectual weight\u003cbr\u003e→ A strong sense of place rooted in real geography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for libraries, studies, offices, or interiors that favor meaning over ornament, this piece rewards prolonged viewing and quiet curiosity. 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Dense with street grids, rail corridors, coastal contours, and emerging municipalities, the map captures Los Angeles while it was still cohering into the metropolis it would become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in an ornate gilt frame with wide neutral matting, the piece balances analytical cartography with classical presentation—elevating a utilitarian document into an object of architectural and historical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCartographic Print\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003ePublication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collier’s Atlas\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1939\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offset lithographic map on paper\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eGeography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Los Angeles and surrounding municipalities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map shows Los Angeles at a granular, street-level scale, with clearly delineated neighborhoods and adjacent cities including \u003cstrong\u003eHollywood, Pasadena, Glendale, Inglewood, Compton, Long Beach, and Santa Monica\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rail lines, roadways, and industrial zones are carefully plotted, reflecting the infrastructure priorities of a rapidly expanding prewar city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopographical indications and coastal detailing emphasize Los Angeles’s unique geographic relationship to both mountains and sea—an aspect often flattened in later mid-century maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFraming \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Ornate gilt wood frame with sculptural relief\u003cbr\u003e→ Wide neutral mat providing visual depth and contrast\u003cbr\u003e→ Period-appropriate proportions\u003cbr\u003e→ Professionally presented and wall-ready\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative frame introduces a classical counterpoint to the technical precision of the map, making the piece equally suited for traditional interiors or more eclectic, layered spaces. The matting allows the cartography to remain the focal point without crowding or distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1939, this map captures Los Angeles just before the profound changes brought by World War II, defense industry growth, freeway construction, and postwar suburbanization. Many neighborhoods and street patterns shown here would soon be expanded, rerouted, or absorbed into a larger metropolitan sprawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollier’s Atlas maps were produced for clarity and reference, not decoration. Their survival today provides an unusually precise snapshot of American urban development at a moment of transition—particularly valuable in a city defined by constant reinvention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Very good vintage condition\u003cbr\u003e→ Age-appropriate toning consistent with 1930s paper\u003cbr\u003e→ Fine line work remains clear and legible\u003cbr\u003e→ No major tears, losses, or alterations observed\u003cbr\u003e→ Frame and mat in stable, presentable condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear is consistent with age and display, contributing to authenticity rather than detracting from the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a map for people who understand cities as \u003cstrong\u003esystems\u003c\/strong\u003e, not symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt brings:\u003cbr\u003e→ Historical clarity\u003cbr\u003e→ Visual density and intellectual weight\u003cbr\u003e→ A grounded sense of Los Angeles before myth overtook reality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for libraries, offices, studios, or interiors that value documentation as design, this piece invites close study and rewards familiarity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLos Angeles, before the freeways rewrote it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42822217728105,"sku":null,"price":337.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/28356E4D-772D-461F-AA8B-EA6E3D7BFF86_1_105_c.jpg?v=1768556405"},{"product_id":"1939-new-orleans-city-map-lake-pontchartrain-collier-s-world-atlas-framed-print","title":"1939 New Orleans City Map | Lake Pontchartrain | Collier’s World Atlas Framed Print","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1939 printed city map.\u003cbr\u003ePublished in \u003cem\u003eCollier’s World Atlas and Gazetteer\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eOffset lithograph on paper, later mounted in a cast metal frame.\u003cbr\u003ePrinted credit: “By Wm. 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The neutral palette and fine linework allow it to sit comfortably alongside both traditional and modern interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts appeal lies in scale and density rather than color, making it suited for close viewing and quiet spaces where detail matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViridian Eclection offers objects selected for their material honesty and historical clarity. 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Dense street grids, bridges, rail lines, and industrial zones are rendered with fine black linework, emphasizing connectivity and urban growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eThe map is surrounded by a wide mat and housed in a substantial antique wood frame, whose profile and finish add physical weight without obscuring the printed image. The framing enlarges the visual presence of the map, allowing the dense cartography to remain legible while giving the object architectural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eIn the late 1930s, American periodicals frequently published city maps to accompany articles on commerce, transportation, and regional development. 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No significant losses to the printed image were observed. The antique frame shows surface wear and patina consistent with age. No restoration or reframing has been performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2520\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003eThis piece works well in studies, libraries, offices, or transitional spaces where graphic density and historical content are welcome. 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The Delaware River edge and surrounding neighborhoods are rendered with fine, compact linework, emphasizing the city’s scale and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map is surrounded by a wide mat and housed in a substantial antique wood frame with a stepped profile. The framing expands the visual field of the print, giving the tightly packed cartography space to read while lending the object architectural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1930s, American publications frequently issued city maps to illustrate urban development, transportation networks, and civic organization. Philadelphia, as one of the nation’s oldest and most densely built cities, was often presented as a model of industrial and commercial permanence along the Atlantic seaboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaps such as this were produced for reference rather than decoration. Their later framing reflects a mid-20th-century shift in how printed ephemera came to be valued as historical documentation of urban form and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details \/ Materials \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offset lithograph on paper\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCities and Towns of the World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1939\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher credit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Map Store, Philadelphia\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Central Philadelphia street and ward layout\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique wood frame with stepped molding; likely earlier or reused\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eMat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral mat, later addition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition + Updates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is stable.\u003cbr\u003eThe paper shows light age toning consistent with late-1930s publication. No major losses to the printed image were observed. The antique frame exhibits wear, small edge separations, and surface patina consistent with age. No restoration or reframing has been performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece works well in studies, libraries, or offices where historical density and graphic structure are welcome. Compared to the Portland map, this example reads tighter and more intricate, reflecting Philadelphia’s older, layered urban fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe antique frame gives the map visual authority, allowing it to function as both a reference object and a strong wall anchor without relying on color or illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViridian Eclection presents printed ephemera with attention to both original purpose and later life. Each piece is offered with clear attribution and restraint, without overstating rarity or inventing narrative.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42855945863273,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/1C3E9D36-844C-44D2-AF11-915071C3C5BE_1_105_c.jpg?v=1769500416"},{"product_id":"pittsburgh-map","title":"Pittsburgh map","description":"","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43193790234729,"sku":null,"price":124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/DA110BDF-855B-4DBC-AD27-E8971A180FB9.jpg?v=1778318290"},{"product_id":"1979-nasds-safe-scuba-diving-tables-calculator-card","title":"1979 NASDS Safe Scuba Diving Tables Calculator Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979 NASDS Safe Scuba Diving Tables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e calculator card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted laminated\/plastic dive-planning tool with rotating blue surface interval wheel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNational Association of Scuba Diving Schools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with copyright \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979 NASDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis late-1970s scuba diving table card was made for recreational dive planning before wrist-mounted dive computers became standard. One side features a rotating blue calculator wheel marked for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActual Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface Interval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the reverse includes brightly colored repetitive dive tables for calculating depth, bottom time, residual nitrogen time, and surface intervals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece has strong technical graphic appeal: red NASDS branding, blue circular calculator wheel, black-and-white table grids, and color-coded dive tables in yellow, green, orange, and red. It is best treated as a collectible dive-training object, nautical display piece, or vintage sport ephemera, not as current-use safety equipment. Because yes, using a 1979 plastic card for modern dive safety would be a bold little lawsuit invitation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition + Updates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear. The graphics remain readable, including the NASDS logo, table instructions, color-coded repetitive dive tables, and rotating surface interval wheel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front shows light scratches, scuffing, and handling marks. The reverse side includes a small dark punched mark or hole through one section of the table area. Corners and edges show light wear consistent with use. The calculator wheel appears present and visually intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is sold as a vintage collectible and display object only, not as current-use scuba safety equipment. Modern divers should rely on current certification standards, current tables, dive computers, and proper training, because surviving the ocean should ideally involve tools from this century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore dive computers became common, recreational divers used printed dive tables to plan bottom time, surface intervals, and repetitive dives. These tables helped divers estimate nitrogen absorption and avoid exceeding recommended no-decompression limits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NASDS, or National Association of Scuba Diving Schools, was one of the major recreational scuba training organizations of the 20th century. This 1979 card reflects the analog era of dive planning, when divers carried physical tables and manually calculated dive profiles between dives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts appeal today is both technical and nostalgic: compact, colorful, dated, and deeply specific to the golden age of recreational scuba training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece belongs in a dive shop, bar cart vignette, nautical shelf, vintage sport collection, cabin, coastal home, or framed curiosity wall. The colors and technical graphics give it more visual interest than most flat ephemera, while the rotating wheel adds a tactile mechanical element.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt pairs well with vintage scuba gear, nautical charts, brass objects, old compasses, maritime books, cameras, travel ephemera, and other analog tools from the pre-digital age. Small, technical, colorful, and oddly charming. Naturally, it was built to prevent underwater chaos and now looks good on a shelf. Evolution, allegedly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"964.0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObject Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScuba diving table calculator card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1979\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNASDS, National Association of Scuba Diving Schools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe Scuba Diving Tables; NASDS logo; Copyright 1979 NASDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaminated\/plastic card with rotating calculator wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite base with red, blue, black, yellow, green, orange, and red print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFront Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTable 1-10, rotating blue actual time\/surface interval wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepetitive dive tables, surface interval tables, depth\/bottom time charts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRectangular card with rounded corners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5–7.5 in. W x 3.5–4.25 in. H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–3 oz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage scuba collectible, dive shop decor, nautical display, sport ephemera, historical training tool \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43253989933161,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/A535D251-9C82-44AC-9483-F21A9F55598E.jpg?v=1780048555"}],"url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/collections\/maps.oembed","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}