Terrestrial collapsible globe

Terrestrial collapsible globe. Geographical details on the sphere include labels for 'Enderby L.d', 'Adelie I.d' and 'Victoria' in the south polar region. A total of four oceans are named. The overall measurement is for the globe when it is folded together and packed inside its box. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please refer to the related publication.

Object Details

ID: GLB0231
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps
Type: Collapsible globe
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Betts, John
Date made: circa 1850
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 40 x 160 mm
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