{"product_id":"carte-ancienne-du-canada-1920","title":"Antique map - Canada 1920","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"6\" data-end=\"33\"\u003e1920 map of Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e is a superb reissue of a plate from \u003cem data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eThe Times Atlas\u003c\/em\u003e, offering a political and geographical overview of the Dominion of Canada at the beginning of the 20th century. It shows a country in the midst of shaping its territory, shortly after the First World War, at a time when Canada was gradually asserting its identity on the international stage. Rich in detail, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"435\"\u003evintage map of Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for enthusiasts of historical cartography, North American history, and vintage wall décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eA striking feature of this map is the vastness of the Canadian North, composed of a string of meticulously drawn Arctic islands. Lands such as Baffin Island and the Canadian Arctic Archipelago already appear clearly, even though their exploration remained incomplete. \u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eHudson Bay\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHudson Bay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — occupies a central position, highlighting its historical role as a major commercial and geographical gateway to the interior of the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eIn 1920, Canada was still officially a dominion of the British Empire, which is evident in the very title of the map: \u003cem data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eDominion of Canada – Political\u003c\/em\u003e. Some provincial borders were recent or still being stabilized, particularly in the West. Alberta and Saskatchewan, created only in 1905, are fully integrated here, bearing witness to the country's rapid westward expansion and the strategic importance of the transcontinental railway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eGraphically, this map stands out for its delicate use of pastel colors to differentiate the provinces and territories. The elegant typography, fine coastal outlines, and discreet grid of longitude and latitude lines are characteristic of early 20th-century British atlases, particularly those published by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The result is both informative and aesthetically remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"cartopolo","offers":[{"title":"30 x 40 cm \/ Creative paper 200 gsm","offer_id":52792465424727,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 x 70 cm \/ Creative paper 200 gsm","offer_id":52792465457495,"sku":null,"price":34.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"70 x 100 cm \/ Creative paper 200 gsm","offer_id":52792465490263,"sku":null,"price":59.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/7854\/4418\/files\/CANADA192070X50PAYSAGE_PAPIERcopie.jpg?v=1768473087","url":"https:\/\/cartopolo.fr\/en\/products\/carte-ancienne-du-canada-1920","provider":"Cartopolo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}