“RUSSIA” New York: Arbuckle Bros., c. 1889. Color-lithograph with original color.
This colorful miniature map of Russia was produced by the Arbuckle Coffee Company as an incentive to purchase their coffee. The government is defined as a “Absolute Monarchy.” The area, population, major cities, towns and rivers are identified. The surrounding views depict “Flax,” “Cutting Hemp,” “Stripping Flax,” “Flax in Bloom” and a “Winter Palace.”
(Image: 2 7/8 x 4 7/8”)
Presented in an archival 8 x 10'' mat.