Subject: Cartographic Miscellany, Fictional Map
Period: 1935 (dated)
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Color: Printed Color
Size:
19 x 14.2 inches
48.3 x 36.1 cm
This pictorial map depicts the fictional town of Weber City as conceived by the Amos & Andy Show of the 1930s. The map was "drawn" by Andrew H Brown and "assisted" by Amos James and is filled with humorous commentary about the town including "Dog OK But Beware of Wife", "The Tired and Hungry Business Men's Lunch Club Meets Here $0.50", and "Bite-A-Minute Lake." The town was apparently only 217.75 miles from Harlem based upon a billboard near the right border. Published by the Pepsodent Company. Blank verso. This example is accompanied by a "hand-written" (but printed) letter from Amos & Andy encouraging use of Pepsodent products, as well as the original mailing envelope illustrated with an image of Amos & Andy.
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Condition: A
The map is clean and bright with a couple light stains that are only visible in the left blank margin. Issued folding. Letter from Amos & Andy is pristine. Envelope is lightly toned with minor soiling and a tear on verso.