COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Arbuckle Bros.
Date:
1890
Short Title:
Netherlands. Arabia. China. Afghanistan.
Publisher:
Arbuckle Bros.
Publisher Location:
New York
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
18
Obj Width cm:
57
Note:
The constitutional monarchy of the Netherlands is shown by a dairy cow in a lush pasture and Dutch women wearing wooden shoes and carrying fish. The despotic Arabia is illustrated by a standard bearer and Arabian horses. The absolute and despotic monarchy of China shows, tea pickers in tradition hats, paper umbrella, and packages (probably tea). The various independent Khanates making up Afghanistan are illustrated by inlaid metal work and people on horseback crossing the Khyber Pass.
Reference:
Not in Phillips.
Country:
Afghanistan
Country:
Arabia
Country:
China
Country:
Netherlands
Subject:
Pictorial map
Full Title:
The Netherlands. Arabia. China. Afghanistan.
List No:
2703.011
Series No:
11
Publication Author:
Arbuckle Bros.
Pub Date:
1890
Pub Title:
Arbuckles' Illustrated Atlas of Fifty Principal Nations of The World. Copyright, 1889, by Arbuckle Bros. N.Y.
Pub Reference:
Not in Phillips.
Pub Note:
Exquisite illustrations and brilliant color. Map also issued as individual cards with the coffee products. Maps surrounded by representative scenes from each country. Includes population and area for each country. Paper covers and bound with string on the left-hand side.
Pub List No:
2703.000
Pub Type:
World Atlas
Pub Maps:
51
Pub Height cm:
18
Pub Width cm:
29
Image No:
2703011
Authors:
Arbuckle Bros.
