School Card - France Agriculture
Description
Relive the golden age of French school geography with this exceptional reissue of the “France Agriculture” map, originally designed in 1909 for the famous Atlas Général Vidal-Lablache. Published by the legendary Librairie Armand Colin, this iconic work (bearing number 8 in the collection) was drawn by Paul Vidal de La Blache, professor emeritus at the Faculty of Letters of the University of Paris and the father of modern French geography. A true milestone in educational history, this talking wall map was once used to instruct generations of schoolchildren during the Third Republic.
This historical document offers a fascinating overview of the agricultural and economic landscape of early 20th-century France. At a single glance, the poster displays the specialization of our regions through bold and captivating period typography: Bordeaux Wines, Burgundy Wines and those of the Midi assert themselves along the rivers, while Beauce and the North proudly display themselves as the lands of Wheat and beets. The forest massifs, the breeding of Berry sheep or Charolais oxen, as well as the cultivation of mulberry trees and olive trees in Provence are meticulously listed.
Beyond domestic production, this map spectacularly illustrates the trade flows of the time with foreign powers. Large arrows indicate the import of Norwegian wood or cotton and coffee from the United States, as well as the massive export of wines to England and South America. The lower left corner is enriched with a valuable thematic card detailing the main products of the globe, offering a global perspective on the trade of commodities such as sugar, coffee, and cereals.
Printed on a high-quality canvas that faithfully preserves the patina, delicate shades, and strong lines of the original document, this vintage reproduction retains all the charm of its period engraving technique. Ideal for perfecting a nostalgic retro wall decoration, this historical geography map will captivate both enthusiasts of history and agricultural heritage as well as lovers of vintage cartography and old school objects.
Cotton canvas with two eyelets
This poster is sold rolled up inside a rigid protective tube. It comes with two eyelets so you can hang it on the wall just like back in school!
Materials
For school cards, we use a cotton canvas with a matte finish and a vintage style. It is the right thickness (380g/m2) so that it hangs beautifully when displayed.
Delivery
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