Mid Century Cram's Physical Political World Pull Down Map Classroom Wall Map 64"

Description

This striking vintage classroom pull-down wall map of the world was produced by the renowned George F. Cram Company. Titled "Cram's Physical-Political World," this highly collectible piece of mid-century schoolhouse Americana features a unique, distinctive map projection that frames the continents in a stylized, rounded layout. The map relies on a vibrant color palette combining rich greens for low-lying plains, warm yellows and oranges for mid-elevations, and deep browns for major mountain ranges, seamlessly blending topographical relief data with crisp geopolitical borders.

The bottom center contains a clear Land Elevation key (measured in feet) and a Water Depth key. The lower corners are flanked by two polar inserts: a North Polar Projection on the left and a South Polar Projection on the right detailing Antarctica. Built for daily classroom durability, the map is finished with Cram's proprietary "Markable-Kleenable" surface coating and is framed by the company's signature red-and-black marbled faux-leather border at the bottom. It remains securely mounted to its original hardware, featuring a white top hanging bar and a weighted dark brown wooden bottom roller dowel. It is in excellent vintage condition with vibrant graphics, serving as an exceptional statement piece for a loft, studio, or mid-century office space.

Condition

Gentle wear; some discoloration

Dimensions

61.5" x 64" / Stick Length - 67.5" (L x W)