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A striking relic of post-war European pedagogy, this vintage school wall map of Africa was produced in Germany during the …
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A striking relic of post-war European pedagogy, this vintage school wall map of Africa was produced in Germany during the 1950s, a period marked by both reconstruction and renewed global curiosity. Titled “AFRIKA,” the map captures the continent in vivid topographical detail, rendered in a palette of greens, ochres, and siennas that reflect mid-century cartographic aesthetics.
Designed for classroom use, the map is mounted on a sturdy black frame with its original hanging string intact, evoking the tactile charm of analog learning environments. German-language labels and elevation shading offer a glimpse into the educational priorities of the era, while the surrounding oceanic contours hint at Cold War-era geopolitical awareness.
This piece is in good vintage condition, bearing authentic signs of age such as gentle creasing, patina, and edge wear, each mark a testament to decades of use and observation. Ideal for collectors of educational ephemera, vintage maps, or mid-century design, it serves equally well as a decorative statement in a study, library, or travel-inspired interior.
A rare and evocative artifact that bridges geography, design, and history.
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- Dimensions
- 78.74ʺW × 0.79ʺD × 82.68ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Canvas
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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