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Old map of Shanghai, War Progress in Shanghai, 1937

SKU:  188541

Old map of Shanghai, War Progress in Shanghai, 1937

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The map titled "War Progress in Shanghai," issued in 1937 by the Japanese military, stands as a compelling historical artifact, offering a unique perspective on Shanghai during a tumultuous period. This bilingual map, featuring both Japanese and English text, provides a comprehensive and detailed portrayal of the city's landscape, transcending its cartographic function to become a poignant symbol of an era marred by conflict and occupation.

With meticulous precision, the map meticulously outlines Shanghai's intricate urban tapestry, encompassing iconic areas such as the International Settlement, the French Concession, and the venerable Old City. Moreover, it meticulously charts the vital networks of major roads, railways, and waterways, offering a strategic overview of the city's transportation infrastructure.

One of the map's most striking features is the inclusion of a vast panoramic photograph showcasing the Bund—a historic waterfront area that bore witness to intense Japanese bombing during the ferocious Battle of Shanghai. This haunting image serves as a stark reminder of the devastation inflicted upon the city during World War II's bloodiest battles.

Beyond its cartographic significance, this map serves as a potent historical document, capturing Shanghai during a period of Japanese occupation. It serves as a vivid testament to the city's wartime experiences, shedding light on the challenges faced by its residents and the complexities of an occupied territory.

In essence, this bilingual map represents a multifaceted narrative, offering a comprehensive depiction of Shanghai's urban layout while serving as a poignant reminder of the ravages of war. Key attributes of this map include its meticulous cityscape representation, bilingual annotations in Japanese and English, detailed transportation networks, the evocative Bund panorama, its role as a historical witness to occupation, and its capacity to preserve the memory of the Battle of Shanghai—a testament to the enduring power of maps as historical and cultural artifacts.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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