Terrestrial hand globe
Terrestrial hand globe. Geographical details on the sphere show simple outlines of the continents. In many respects this globe is comparable to the terrestrial globe, Klinger GLB0017, but there are more details given on the present globe. Tasmania is peninsular, and in the south polar region is the label 'Wilk Ld'. A total of five oceans are named. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please refer to the related publication.
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Object Details
ID: | GLB0201 |
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Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps |
Type: | Hand globe |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Klinger, Johann Georg |
Date made: | circa 1800 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 79 x 80 x 80 mm; Diameter of sphere: 58 mm |
Parts: | Terrestrial hand globe |