Terrestrial instruction globe
Terrestrial instruction globe. Geographical details on the sphere show a simple outline of the world's land masses without any labels. This globe is an educational model, a 'spherical blackboard' which can be chalked on. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please refer to the related publication.
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Object Details
ID: | GLB0226 |
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Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps |
Type: | Instruction globe |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | George Philip & Son Ltd |
Date made: | circa 1960 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 590 x 480 mm; Diameter of sphere: 475 mm |