Vintage Blackboard Europe Pulldown Map by Nystrom

c. 1940s-1950s; A.J. Nystrom & Co. - Chicago, Illinois Striking black-ground classroom map of Europe from Nystrom's "Royal Series," rendered with bold yellow linework and grid overlays. The composition features a high-contrast design with coastlines, national boundaries, and latitude/longitude lines crisply delineated against the dark field. Select regions-most notably the British Isles and France-retain hand-applied or printed color accents in blue, green, and red, creating a layered teaching surface likely intended for instruction or demonstration. The lower right retains its original "Royal Series Europe" titling along with a miles scale, while the full piece is mounted on a classic pull-down system with canvas backing, metal top rail, and a turned wood bottom dowel labeled "Europe." Shows moderate wear consistent with classroom use, including scattered surface scuffs, areas of rubbing and discoloration across the black field, and several small punctures/tears concentrated near the lower right quadrant. The bottom wood rail shows handling wear and retains a handwritten "Europe" label, while the top canvas and mounting hardware exhibit age toning and light fraying. Some faint chalk or pencil markings are visible in the upper left area of the map. 50" W x 45" H MM - 20212 - 041526 For information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms & Conditions page here.