{"product_id":"carte-ancienne-du-canada-1946","title":"Vintage map - Canada 1946","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"6\" data-end=\"33\"\u003e1946 map of Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e is a remarkable reissue of a post-World War II cartographic document, illustrating a country in the midst of modernization. Richly detailed, it highlights land, sea, and air transportation networks, reflecting a Canada focused on the future. Both a geographical tool and a decorative object, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"400\"\u003evintage map of Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e captivates with its colorful aesthetic and powerful evocative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eThe map gives central prominence to the major transportation routes connecting the east and west of the country. The route of the Trans-Canada Highway, still under development in 1946, illustrates the vastness of the territory and the challenges of crossing it. \u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"757\"\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 — remains a major geographical landmark, a true hydrographic heart around which the provinces and territories are organized, highlighting the importance of waterways in the country's structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eThis map is particularly interesting because it includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eNewfoundland and Labrador\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was still politically separate from Canada in 1946. The province would not join Confederation until 1949, making this document a valuable record of Canada on the eve of its final expansion. The country was emerging from the war economically and industrially strengthened, ready to play an increased role on the international stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003eGraphically, this map stands out for its highly narrative style. The illustrated insets dedicated to Canadian aviation, the airplane pictograms, and the air routes reflect the technological optimism of the era. Published by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eImperial Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, it combines cartography and visual communication, using bright colors, expressive typography, and a dense composition typical of the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"2171\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003ereissue of a vintage 1946 map of Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for enthusiasts of history, geography, and vintage design. It will bring character, historical depth, and retro elegance to an interior, office, or library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"cartopolo","offers":[{"title":"30 x 40 cm \/ Creative paper 200 gsm","offer_id":52792465326423,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 x 70 cm \/ Creative paper 200 gsm","offer_id":52792465359191,"sku":"CANADA1946A","price":34.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"70 x 100 cm \/ Creative paper 200 gsm","offer_id":52792465391959,"sku":"CANADA1946B","price":59.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/7854\/4418\/files\/CANADA194670x50PAYSAGE_PAPIERcopie.jpg?v=1768473381","url":"https:\/\/cartopolo.fr\/en\/products\/carte-ancienne-du-canada-1946","provider":"Cartopolo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}