expo 1958 The United States

A guide to the united states pavilion alternate title: united states - the land and the people [verso] a guide to the united states pavilion title: united states - the land and the people [verso] 68 x48 cm fotos 6284,6285 “a “souvenir” promotional map issued in connection with the brussels universal and international exhibition of 1958. The map, by mary ronin, focuses on america as a multi-national, multi-cultural nation. “It is a country of great diversity in its land and its people. The people are the most varied of all for they stem from countries and national origins throughout the world. But in their differences they share certain great traditions of america – freedom, equality, individual rights – taught in the home, the church, and the schools.” “The map is covered with pictorial images of historical sites and americans working and playing. Labels on each state show the principal national origins of the residents, for example, danish, dutch and german in south dakota. Across the top are eight figures in stereotypical native clothing (kilt, sombrero, wooden shoes). On the verso is a guide map to the exhibits in the united states pavilion.foto jan 2021 6284;6285