Old map of coffee production and consumption, 1907

Old map of coffee production and consumption, 1907J. G. Bartholomews Coffee Production and Consumption (1907) is a classic example of early twentieth century thematic cartography, produced during a period when global trade statistics and economic geography were increasingly visualized through maps. Created by the renowned Scottish cartographer John George Bartholomew, the map reflects his pioneering role in transforming cartography into a tool for analyzing worldwide economic systems. The map

which preserved the direction and shape of lines of constant bearing (or rhumb lines)

The map depicted the lands and seas of the Arctic

bringing together the great crus of the North and the celebrated appellations of the South in one coherent visual masterpiece

this area produces some of the most elegant and expressive wines of the Bordeaux appellation

where the artist dissolved ordinary scenes into dreamlike networks of symbols

from traditional Chinese communities to colonial-era buildings

The map also depict the surrounding topography

It is based on the writings of the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius

It reflects the British interest in India's coastline

Coronelli was also renowned for his globe-making skills

mineral deposits

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