{"product_id":"carte-ancienne-togo-1951","title":"Vintage map - Togo 1951","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eDiscover the graphic elegance of West Africa with this superb \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003eillustrated map of Togo\u003c\/b\u003e, published in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"109\"\u003e1951\u003c\/b\u003e by the French Ministry of Overseas Territories. This artistic document offers a fascinating look at the country in the early 1950s, blending colonial precision with the iconographic charm of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eOn the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003ehistorical\u003c\/b\u003e front, this map is a valuable testament to the period of the French mandate, highlighting the trade links and infrastructure of the time, such as the railway line connecting \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"206\"\u003eLomé\u003c\/b\u003e to the interior. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"240\"\u003egeography\u003c\/b\u003e of Togo is vividly depicted, stretching from the Atlantic coast to the northern savannas, bordered by the \"Gold Coast\" (modern-day Ghana) and Dahomey (Benin). The illustrations travel across the territory to showcase its riches: from the wildlife of the North with its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"529\"\u003eelephants and giraffes\u003c\/b\u003e to the palm and cocoa plantations of the South.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003eaesthetic\u003c\/b\u003e aspect of this \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003e1951\u003c\/b\u003e poster is particularly striking. It adopts a late \"Art Deco\" style with a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"126\"\u003econtrasting color palette\u003c\/b\u003e where the bright red of the frame and geometric patterns complements the ochre and emerald green hues of the landscape. The scenes of local life, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"293\"\u003eharvest vignettes\u003c\/b\u003e, and the imposing typography at the top of the page give this piece an \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"396\"\u003eauthentic vintage\u003c\/b\u003e character. It is an exceptional \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"437\"\u003ewall decoration\u003c\/b\u003e, ideal for bringing a touch of historical exoticism and a refined retro aesthetic to your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"cartopolo","offers":[{"title":"50 x 70 cm \/ Creative paper 200 gsm","offer_id":53262754513239,"sku":null,"price":34.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"70 x 100 cm \/ Creative paper 200 gsm","offer_id":53262754546007,"sku":null,"price":59.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/7854\/4418\/files\/Togo195150x70affiche-papier-vintage-ancienne.jpg?v=1775572614","url":"https:\/\/cartopolo.fr\/en\/products\/carte-ancienne-togo-1951","provider":"Cartopolo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}