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Weighted Map of the United States showing the various states, exclusive of those on the Pacific Coast, altered in size in proportion to their population.
- Title:
- Weighted Map of the United States showing the various states, exclusive of those on the Pacific Coast, altered in size in proportion to their population.
- Alternate Title:
- Weighted Map of the United States
- Collection:
- Persuasive Cartography: The PJ Mode Collection
- Creator:
- International Salt Company
- Date:
- 1935
- Posted Date:
- 2017-04-14
- ID Number:
- 2057.01
- Collection Number:
- 8548
- File Name:
- PJM_2057_01.jpg
- Style/Period:
- 1920 - 1939
- Subject:
- Advertising & Promotion
Unusual Graphics/Text
Unusual Projection
- Measurement:
- 20 x 28 on page 35 x 28 (centimeters, height x width)
- Notes:
- This advertising map for International Salt makes use of several persuasive cartography techniques. First, it is a cartogram, with each state's size altered in proportion to its population. Because the company's offices generally correlate with population, this technique increases the accuracy - and effectiveness - of the image. Second the midwestern and central states are blacked out, and the Pacific Coast states omitted entirely, obscuring the company's representation in those areas.
For further information on the Collector’s Notes and a Feedback/Contact Link, see https://persuasivemaps.library.cornell.edu/content/about-collection-personal-statement and https://persuasivemaps.library.cornell.edu/content/feedback-and-contact
- Cite As:
- P.J. Mode collection of persuasive cartography, #8548. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
- Repository:
- Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
- Archival Collection:
- P.J. Mode collection of persuasive cartography
- Format:
- Image
- Rights:
- For important information about copyright and use, see http://persuasivemaps.library.cornell.edu/copyright.
