1933 Pratt’s High Test Plan of Ireland
The Vintage Map Shop, Inc.
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By: Alfred Edward Taylor
Date of Original: 1933 (dated) London
Original Size: 27 x 19 inches
This is a fine print reproduction of a richly illustrated pictorial map of Ireland titled Pratt’s High Test Plan of Ireland, designed by Alfred Edward Taylor in 1933 as a promotional piece for Pratt’s Petroleum. Combining decorative artistry with practical function, the map highlights Ireland’s road network while celebrating its landscapes, history, and cultural identity during the early age of motor travel.
The map is filled with lively vignettes depicting castles, abbeys, and notable landmarks such as the Cliffs of Moher, the Rock of Cashel, and the Giant’s Causeway. Scenes of rural life, industry, and travel animate the countryside, with horse-drawn carts, farming activity, and bustling towns adding a sense of movement and charm across the island. Decorative elements frame the map, including heraldic shields representing the four provinces, poetic inscriptions, and intricate Celtic-inspired borders. A bold compass rose anchors the lower corner, while the clearly delineated roadways reflect the growing importance of automobile tourism.
Produced at the height of pictorial mapmaking, this map captures both the romance and practicality of travel in early 20th century Ireland, offering a vivid and engaging visual summary of the character and appeal of the country of Ireland.
Inventory #12962
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