COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Franklin Terrestrial Globe 12 Inches in Diameter.
Obj Height cm:
30
Obj Width cm:
30
Scale 1:
42,500,000
Note:
Engraved by Rae Smith, New York. On a Serpentine stand with full horizon ring and brass meridian. Merriam & Moore issued the first Franklin Globes in Troy, New York, around 1850, and the Globes were issued by various successor firms up to about 1896, in sizes ranging from 6" to 30". Dated by "National Park" shown for Yellowstone National Park (established 1872). Globe measures 12 inches in diameter with its full height including base at 18 inches.
Reference:
Warner, p88.
Full Title:
The Franklin Terrestrial Globe 12 Inches in Diameter Containing All The Geographical Divisions & Political Boundaries to the present date. Carefully Compiled from the best Authorities. H.B. Nims & Co. Troy, N.Y. Rae Smith, Engraver. N.Y.
List No:
2816.000
Series No:
1
Pub Date:
1872
Pub Title:
The Franklin Terrestrial Globe 12 Inches in Diameter Containing All The Geographical Divisions & Political Boundaries to the present date. Carefully Compiled from the best Authorities. H.B. Nims & Co. Troy, N.Y. Rae Smith, Engraver. N.Y.
Pub Reference:
Warner, p88.
Pub Note:
See note field above.
Pub List No:
2816.000
Pub Maps:
1
Pub Height cm:
30
Pub Width cm:
30
Image No:
2816000
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 1998
Publisher Location:
Troy, New York
Publisher:
H.B. Nims & Co.
Type:
Globe
World Area:
World
Publication Author:
Franklin Globes
Publication Author:
Nims, H.B. & Co.
Pub Type:
Globe
Author:
Franklin Globes
Author:
Nims, H.B. & Co.
Date:
1872
Franklin Terrestrial Globe 12 Inches in Diameter.
