Description
1940 Washington & Oregon Pictorial Map Poster by Anthony Petruccelli for Fortune Magazine – Linen Backed
This original 1940 pictorial map of Washington and Oregon, created by artist Anthony Petruccelli for Fortune Magazine, vividly illustrates the natural resources, industries, and cultural landmarks that shaped the Pacific Northwest in the mid‑20th century. The detailed design uses colorful pictorial symbols to highlight American Indian territories, rivers, mountains, dams, cities, colleges, federal grazing districts, agriculture, lumber, fishing, mining, and regional wildlife.
Petruccelli’s lively mid‑century illustration style transforms geography into storytelling, filling the map with charming visual icons that represent the economic and natural richness of the region. Forests, farms, rivers, and mountains appear alongside scenes of industry and local activity, offering both historical insight and decorative appeal.
This decorative vintage map measures from the original printing and has been professionally archival linen backed, with the original fold marks carefully restored. The poster retains complete borders, no paper loss, and excellent overall condition, making it ready for framing and display.
This is an authentic original vintage map poster from 1940, not a reproduction. It represents a wonderful piece of Pacific Northwest history and mid‑century American graphic design, ideal for collectors of vintage maps, regional Americana, Fortune Magazine artwork, and pictorial cartography.
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Washington Oregon pictorial map, 1940 vintage map poster, Anthony Petruccelli map, Fortune Magazine map, Pacific Northwest vintage map, pictorial cartography, mid century map art, Washington state vintage map, Oregon vintage map, linen backed map poster.
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