(DC) National Capitol Washington ~Catalog 57~ with the "Unisphere" globe right

with the "Unisphere" globe right at the center

A classic large map of the nation when books ruled the day

An inset shows the "Vicinity of Chicago

soiling and a minor pinhole

Image size is approximately 22 x 17 (inches)

(DC) National Capitol Washington ~Catalog 57~ with the "Unisphere" globe rightNational Capitol Washington Trade cards were a popular advertising medium in the late 19th century and some were amazingly creative depictions of the states and territories at the time. Following the success of the Arbuckle Coffee Company and their series of map cards, the Youth's Companion magazine continued the theme and improved it a bit. These cards have more refined feel with good color and nice vignettes of local color or points of interest.