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Globe

Object Name:
Globe
Object ID:
1972.039
Creator:
Joslin, Gilman (1804-1886)Manufacturer; Annin & SmithEngraver; Boynton, George W. (1809-1892)Engraver
Place of Origin:
Boston, MA
Date:
1855
Description:
World Terrestrial Globe. Paper-covered sphere with metal ring around it; circular base stand with three feet. The stand has the months and astrological signs upon it. Printed on the globe is "LORINO's / TERRESTIAL GLOBE / CONTAINING ALL / THE LATEST DISCOVERIES / and GEOGRAPHICAL IMPROVEMENTS / Also the Tracks of / the most celebrated Circumnavigatiors. / Compiled from Smith's new English Globe with / additions and improvements by Annin & Smith. / Revised by G. W. Boynton. / Manufactured by Gilman Joslin, Boston. / 1855".
Material:
Wood
Metal
Paper
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles S. Parsons
Subjects:
Globes
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