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Ediciones Complementarias Escolares
Peru
Along with the many assorted products of Peru demontrated by this map, cochineal is a well known export of the country. Cochineal as a dye has a…
J.C. Müller
Bohemia map
Starting in the 16th century, copperplates were used to create beautiful, detailed maps. This map is a magnificent example of the subtleties and…
United States Central Intelligence Agency
Mexico
The annatto plant grows in the tropical and subtropical locations of Central and South America. This colorant has a long history of being used to…
Raymond R. Burchett
Chalk Pigment
Chalk is a white mineral pigment composed fo calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate is used as an extender in paints and is a main component in…
Arnold Colom
World Map
The three allegorical female figures at the top of the hemispheres and the three at the bottom depict fire, day, air, earth, night, and water. This…
Arnold Colom & Grace Rother
Pigments
The original map can be found here.
