Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: A Child's Map of the Ancient World

Barcode: 58955

Image Number: 58955.0001

Publishing Location: New York

Brief Description: The map was designed for educational purposes to stimulate interest in ancient myths and history. Around the map are figures representing Greek heroes, philosophers, Assyrian kings, prophets, deities and poets. Included Hannibal crossing the Alps, Attila the Hun coming from the North and images of Egyptian pharaohs and pyramids. Envelope includes text and description of the maps.

Printmaker: Karasz, Ilonka, 1896-1981York, Alice

Publisher: John Day Company

Date/Date Range Published: 1926

Language: English

Region Depicted: World

Map Type: GeographicalHistorical mapsPictorial maps

Dimensions: Map: 38 x 65.5 cm on sheet: 64 x 85 cm Envelope: 23 x 30.5 cm

Material Type: Paper

LC Call Number: G5672.M452 1926 Y6

OCLC: 30354337

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/58955.0001