Vintage Design
“The Pictorial Missionary Map of the World”
Published in London by James Nisbet & Co., c.1861.
A double-hemisphere map of the world coloured to show the spread of each religion, with most coloured black for ‘Heathen’.
It is surrounded by vignettes, most contrasting the cruelties of paganism with the advantages of Christianity.
The cruelties including the burning of a wicker man in pagan England, Chinese Buddhists burying infants alive, warring Native Americans and Maoris and slavery.
Besides a scene of ‘Liberated Negroes in Sierra Leone’, the main advantage of Christianity is having a preacher to listen to.
Drawn by John Gilbert (1810-89), this map was issued separately, for use in schools and fund-raising for missionary work.
| Creator |
John Gilbert |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
London: James Nisbet & Co. |
| Design Period | Before 1890 |
| Year | 1861 |
| Production Period | Before 1890 |
| Country of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Antique |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Product Code | ZHV-1913272 |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Chromolithograph, laid on archival linen.
|
| Materials | Lithograph |
| Color | Multicolored |
| Width |
7 cm 2.8 inch |
| Depth |
1 cm 0.0 inch |
| Height |
47 cm 18.3 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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