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The Progress of Transportation // Pan American World Airways // 1946 Travel Poster

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This is a fine print reproduction of a superb pictorial map of the world, highlighting the progress of transportation throughout the centuries. The map was originally published by Pan American Airways in 1946 when air travel was just beginning to take off around the world. It was during this same decade that other airlines, such as Air France, was producing a number of artistic maps designed to inspire people to travel the world.

The map intentionally centers on the Americas as it shows much of the rest of the world using what is known as an elliptical projection, which presents the planet in a ovular shape. Images representing various cultures, flora, fauna, buildings, monuments, and methods of transportation can be found throughout the map in superb artistic rendering. Also included are four large Pan American clippers flying to and from the Americas.

As suggested in the title, the map is surrounded by the theme of "the progress of transportation." Vehicles for ground transportation range from primitive wagons to coal and steam powered locomotives. Ships are shown to progress from Oriental Junk Ships and Viking ships, to tall ships and eventually steam powered ocean liners. Circling the globe one can see the progress from the earliest hot air balloon and glider the Wright Brothers flew to the single blade and sea planes that eventually lead into trans-oceanic passenger clippers used by Pan Am.

This high quality replica is printed on premium archival matte paper that features an instant-dry coating that resists fingerprints and smudging. This richly detailed, vintage-inspired accent is smooth to the touch, neutral-white, and acid-free for a longer print life that instantly adds sophisticated style to your space.

Product Details
  • OriginUnited States

— Detailed Replica Map
— Giclée Print on Archival Matte Paper (230 gsm)
— Acid-Free, Archival Paper
— Instant-Dry Coating
— Resists Fingerprints + Smudging

Map Details:
— Map By: Pan American World Airways
— Date of Original: United States, 1946
— Original Size: 14.5" x 21.5"

FAQ
Is this framed?

No. We only sell the prints.

Lots of people like to choose the frame base to match the decor of the room. Frames also drastically increase the cost of shipping and can damage the print in the shipping process.

Shipping Information
  • Shipping Availability
    United States
  • Shipping Policy
    Standard Ground Shipping
  • Ship In
    3-4 weeks
  • Return Policy
    Final sale, not eligible for return or cancellation

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