Terrestrial miniature globe
Terrestrial miniature globe. Geographical details on the sphere show that lands and oceans are not named. This is a so-called 'Stummer Globus' or silent globe. The tracks of Cook's second and third voyages are indicated with their dates. The land masses are all surrounded by a narrow border of coastal 'contour lines' which are simply decorative in function. For full details about the cartography and construction of this globe please refer to the related publication.
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Object Details
ID: | GLB0047 |
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Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments; Charts and maps |
Type: | Miniature globe |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Landes Industrie Comptoir |
Date made: | 1798 |
People: | Cook, James |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
Measurements: | Overall: 188 x 137 x 137 mm; Diameter of sphere: 104 mm |
Parts: | Terrestrial miniature globe |
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