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Silk Escape and Evasion Map (Turkey)

Silk Escape and Evasion Map (Turkey)

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This silk escape and evasion map was made in 1951 by the Geographical Section General Staff (G.S.G.S.) in Great Britain and features Turkey. Silk maps were originally developed during World War II to help British soldiers escape enemy territory or POW camps, and continued to be produced after the War ended in both Great Britain and the U.S.

These silk maps were developed for MI9 by Charles Clayton Hutton to help British troops find their way back to their regiments if their planes were shot down in hostile territory or if they were captured in POW camps. Hutton had to find a material that was water-resistant, crease-resistant, and could be easily hidden and noiselessly manipulated. After extensive testing, Hutton found the perfect material: silk. Printed on silk, Hutton’s maps could be folded and hidden in boot heels, jacket linings, or even-most ingeniously-Monopoly game boards, and go completely undetected.

This map features Sinop and the Black Sea on one side and Ankara and surrounding cities on the other. The tightly woven silk allows for clear prints, and two easily read sides.

Circa: 1951

Origin: Great Britain

Material: Printed Silk

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 25" x 24.5"

Inventory number: TX4598

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Our vintage and antique pieces have traveled throughout the world and survived decades - maybe even centuries - of use. Do not expect them to be in perfect or *new* condition. Signs of their past makers and owners may be noticeable such as small holes, loose threads, & stains. In our opinion, this adds to their charm!