• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Antique city plan of Calcutta, India, 1842

SKU:  191089

Antique city plan of Calcutta, India, 1842

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In 1842, the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (SDUK) published a map of Calcutta (now Kolkata), which was the capital of British India at the time. The SDUK was a notable organization in the 19th century that aimed to spread knowledge and education among the general public by producing and distributing affordable books, maps, and other educational materials. 

The map of Calcutta published by SDUK would have provided valuable information about the city's layout, streets, landmarks, and significant geographical features. It may have also included details about the administrative divisions, important buildings, and perhaps even some historical information about the city.

The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (SDUK) was a British organization founded in 1826 with the goal of promoting education and making useful knowledge accessible to the general public. The society aimed to improve literacy and increase access to educational materials, especially for the working and middle classes.

One of the main ways SDUK sought to achieve its objectives was through the publication of inexpensive and informative books, maps, and atlases. These materials covered a wide range of subjects, including geography, history, science, literature, and the arts. The society employed skilled cartographers, engravers, and writers to produce accurate and well-researched works.

The SDUK's most significant project was the publication of high-quality maps. These maps covered various regions of the world, providing detailed and up-to-date information on geography and topography. The maps were designed to be easily understandable and accessible to the general public.

SDUK maps were highly regarded for their accuracy and clarity, and they were often used in schools, libraries, and private homes. The society's publications contributed significantly to the spread of knowledge during the 19th century and played a role in popularizing educational materials among the broader population.

While the society eventually ceased its operations in the 1840s, its legacy lives on through its contributions to the dissemination of knowledge and the historical value of its publications, which remain valuable resources for researchers and history enthusiasts today.

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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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