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Did you ever look at a map without learning something?

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Title:
Did you ever look at a map without learning something?
Alternate Title:
Did you ever look at a map without learning something?
Collection:
Persuasive Maps: PJ Mode Collection
Creator:
Rand McNally & Co.
Date:
1924
Posted Date:
2017-04-14
ID Number:
2218.01
Collection Number:
8548
File Name:
PJM_2218_01.jpg
Style/Period:
1920 - 1939
Subject:
Advertising & Promotion
Measurement:
26 x 17 (centimeters, height x width)
Notes:
The power of maps as a means of persuasion derives from the presumption that they are true. This advertisement from Rand McNally demonstrates the point. "As a background for culture and a basis for business judgment, a set of Rand McNally Maps is of paramount importance . . . . and invariably accurate." Maps can be counted on to provide the "learning" one needs.

For another example of the presumption, from 300 years ago, see ID #1016, "Thus Men Go Safely” (1714). See also ID #2408, "Everything is on the map! You need only look." (1926) (not yet online).

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
Source:
National Geographic, [month? unknown] 1924
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.

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