• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • 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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Old pictorial map of Long Island, 1947

SKU:  194950

Old pictorial map of Long Island, 1947

€100,00 EUR
€100,00 EUR
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The 1947 Schneider Pictorial Map of Long Island is a charming and visually engaging cartographic representation that captures the spirit, culture, and geography of Long Island, New York, in the post-World War II era. Created by artist and illustrator Frederick Schneider, this map is a wonderful example of pictorial cartography, blending artistic illustration with geographic accuracy to produce a map that is as informative as it is delightful.

Unlike conventional topographic maps, this pictorial edition is filled with whimsical illustrations, iconic landmarks, historical references, and regional highlights, making it a vibrant visual narrative of Long Island life. From fishing boats off Montauk Point and sunbathers along the beaches of Fire Island, to farmers, local industries, and colonial-era depictions, the map celebrates the diverse identity of Long Island with character and humor.

Prominent towns and cities such as Brooklyn, Queens, Hempstead, Riverhead, and Southampton are clearly marked, along with roads, railways, and key coastal features. The map also highlights local attractions, including lighthouses, parks, harbors, wineries, airfields, and resorts, painting a vivid picture of postwar Long Island as both a place of historic richness and leisure escape for city dwellers.

The artistic style of Schneider’s map adds a layer of nostalgia, reflecting the optimism and cultural vibrancy of late 1940s America. The illustrations are often playful and exaggerated, offering insight into how the region’s identity was perceived and celebrated during the era.

Today, this map is not only a collectible piece of Americana but also a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the mid-century landscape, economy, and popular culture of Long Island. It remains a beloved artifact for map enthusiasts, historians, and local residents, encapsulating a bygone era with charm and illustrative flair.

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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