Terrestrial collapsible globe

Terrestrial collapsible globe. Geographical details on the sphere show Australia is labelled 'COMMON WEALTH OF AUSTRALIA'. In the south polar region there are 11 labels, including, for example, 'Enderby Land', 'Kemp L.d' and 'Queen Mary Land'. A total of four oceans are named on the globe.

Although using Betts' patent, this globe by Philip & Son is not simply a reissue of Betts' own globe, for instance, the scales and the numbers are drawn differently. See Betts, GLB0207. The globe measures 70 mm in diameter when it is collapsed inside its box. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please refer to the related publication.

Object Details

ID: GLB0232
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps
Type: Collapsible globe
Display location: Not on display
Creator: George Philip & Son Ltd
Date made: circa 1920
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Diameter: 70 mm; Assembled diameter: 410 mm
Parts: Terrestrial collapsible globe
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