{"product_id":"crams-atlas-24","title":"Ontario, Cram's Atlas","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis detailed map of Ontario province from George F. Cram's acclaimed family atlas series presents the Canadian heartland during a pivotal moment in the late 1880s. The plate showcases the intricate county divisions of southern Ontario in soft pastels, while the northern districts of Muskoka, Nipissing, and the Haliburton Highlands reveal the frontier territories being opened for settlement and tourism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCram's Chicago-based publishing house was renowned for producing accessible, beautifully colored atlases for American households, and this example demonstrates why. The careful delineation of the Great Lakes shoreline, the networks of railways connecting Toronto, Ottawa, and Hamilton, and the emerging resort communities of Georgian Bay combine historical documentation with decorative appeal. The map captures Ontario at a transformative moment: the Canadian Pacific Railway had just been completed, and the province was emerging as an industrial and commercial powerhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA handsome example of Victorian American cartography with particular appeal for collectors of Canadian maps, Great Lakes regional material, or those seeking a striking decorative piece with genuine historical substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.75\" x 13.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e George F. Cram\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Original fold lines may be present. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45356522602611,"sku":"MP8567","price":52.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_b2ecb986-650a-4dca-8144-9d3671573d22.jpg?v=1786663918","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/crams-atlas-24","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}