Terrestrial hand globe

Terrestrial hand globe. Geographical details on the sphere show simple outlines of the continents. Tasmania is drawn as an island and in the south polar region there is the label, 'Wilkes Land'. A total of five oceans are named. An introductory leaflet, one side in English, the other in French, was provided with the globe.

Although the globe has Klinger's name on it it must have been published after his death, since it shows Wilkes Land, which was discovered in 1840-42. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please refer to the related publication.

Object Details

ID: GLB0017
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps
Type: Hand globe
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Klinger, Johann Georg
Date made: circa 1800; circa 1850
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 60 x 55 mm; Diameter of sphere: 43 mm
Parts: Terrestrial hand globe
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