Historical information

Coloured ink used to mark lines of paper maps.
Could be used in pen or as a "wash" to colour areas with a soft sable hair paint brush
Strict cartographic guidance was provided by the FCV’s 1947 publication - “Handbook of Conventional Signs and Symbols for Use in Forest Mapping and Plan Drawing”. It was slow and exacting work but very rewarding.

Physical description

Pelikan coloured inks in small glass bottles

Inscriptions & markings

Pelikan