[WWI Handkerchief Map of Europe]
$275.00
A commemorative keepsake from the early weeks of World War I.
1 in stock
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Description
This souvenir cotton towel/scarf/handkerchief recreates a map originally published in the August 7, 1914 edition of the Manchester Guardian – just over a week after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. A somewhat simple map of Europe highlights railroads, international borders, major waterways, and mountain ranges – all critical elements in the escalating conflict. The Union Jack is intertwined with the flags of Britain’s major allies (Belgium, Russia, and France – twice) in the decorative border, which also features maritime motifs that reflect the United Kingdom’s supremacy of the waves.
The overall image offers a somewhat optimistic overview of the continental battleground shortly after the war was officially declared. With the Central Powers pinched between the Triple Entente, the Great War was certain to be over before Christmas!
Map Details
Publication Date: 1914
Author: Manchester Guardian
Sheet Width (in): 27.50
Sheet Height (in): 19.25
Condition: B+
Condition Description: Five-color printed map with a decorative border on a hemmed piece of white cotton cloth. A bit of fraying visible along the edges and scattered moderate soiling that should brighten up nicely with a gentle wash. One darker spot in the lower right center of the image. Good to very good condition overall.
$275.00
1 in stock