Right side 2 inches of map has precise vertical rip as pictured can be reattached via glue/tape. Vintage pull-down classroom world map produced by Modern Educational Systems, Inc. Based in Goshen, Indiana. This company specialized in educational materials like wall maps, globes, and related classroom tools, primarily for schools in the late 20th century. The label shows an assembly date of March 15, 1989 (with “PF” likely the assembler’s initials or a production code). The map labels the Soviet Union as the “UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS” (USSR), which existed until its dissolution in December 1991. This places the map’s content firmly in the Cold War era, pre-1991. The map was printed and assembled shortly before the USSR’s collapse, so it reflects the geopolitical reality of the late 1980s e. No independent Russia, Ukraine, etc. The large single entity covering much of Eurasia. It’s a physical/political relief map showing elevation/landforms with color gradients (greens/yellows/oranges/browns for terrain), oceans in blue, and standard latitude/longitude lines (numbered 0-180°). Includes inset globes/polar views at the bottom: one for the world, Antarctica, and possibly others e. Designed for classroom use: durable material (likely vinyl or similar), roll-up mechanism on a metal bar, and specific instructions for Modern Schools® Map Markers (MS90-33) – erasable markers for temporary annotations e. For teaching geography, history, current events. Caution against sharp objects to avoid puncturing the surface, and advice to erase markings promptly and store rolled up. Title: “THE WORLD LAND-FORM” (or similar phrasing), emphasizing physical geography alongside political boundaries.