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The Commonwealth of Nations - Or the British Empire

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Title:
The Commonwealth of Nations - Or the British Empire
Alternate Title:
The Commonwealth of Nations
Collection:
Persuasive Maps: PJ Mode Collection
Creator:
Webb, A.C. (Alonzo)
Date:
1937
Posted Date:
2015-08-25
ID Number:
1255.01
Collection Number:
8548
File Name:
PJM_1255_01.jpg
Style/Period:
1920 - 1939
Subject:
Imperialism
Pictorial
Measurement:
37 x 55 (centimeters, height x width)
Notes:
A remarkable map issued to celebrate the coronation of George VI in 1937. A riot of arts and crafts and art deco, including colorful shields, emblems and other images of the British Empire, along with patriotic quotes from Emerson and Milton.

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Source:
The Christian Science Monitor, Commemorative Supplement, April 22, 1937.
Cite As:
P.J. Mode collection of persuasive cartography, #8548. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Archival Collection:
P.J. Mode collection of persuasive cartography
Format:
Image
Rights:
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