• 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 coloured map of Calcutta, 1832

SKU:  188626

Antique coloured map of Calcutta, 1832

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The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (SDUK) was a notable organization that operated in the 19th century. It was founded in 1826 in London, England, with the primary aim of spreading knowledge and education among the general public. The organization sought to improve the accessibility of information and learning materials during a time when education was often limited to the privileged few.

In the year 1842, the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (SDUK) released a map of Calcutta, known today as Kolkata. During that period, Calcutta served as the capital of British India. The SDUK was a prominent organization in the 19th century with a mission to disseminate knowledge and education to the wider public. They achieved this by creating and distributing affordable books, maps, and other educational resources.

In addition to cartography, the SDUK also produced books and other informative materials on a wide range of subjects, including geography, history, literature, science, and technology. They actively promoted the idea that knowledge should be made available to all strata of society, fostering intellectual growth and empowering individuals with information.

The society remained active for several decades, playing a significant role in shaping public education and promoting a broader understanding of the world. Although the organization eventually dissolved, its legacy and contributions to knowledge dissemination continue to be appreciated by historians, cartographers, and educators.

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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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