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Gilman Joslin 12-Inch Terrestrial Table Globe Boston: c. 1890s Turned mahogany stand 21 inches high, 11.25 inch diameter base Price on request |
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| A Joslin 12-inch terrestrial globe in fine condition, with bright original colors. |
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The terrestrial globe within calibrated brass half meridian, raised on turned mahogany stand with central baluster standard and dish base.
North and South Dakota are shown as separate states. Oklahoma as indian territory with names of various tribes -- western extension of Oklahoma shaded pink, the remainder shaded blue. Geographical entities shaded brightly in colors of pink (two tones), green, blue, yellow, with some thin red and thicker green outlining. Waters and some geographical entities natural cream color. Figure 8 analemma. Printed polar hour circles. This globe was made by Gilman Joslin, successor to Josiah Loring's Boston globemaking business. For more information see our Guide to Globe Makers. Circular Cartouche: Joslin's/ TERRESTRIAL GLOBE/ containing all/ THE LATE DISCOVERIES/ AND/ Geographical Improvements,/ also the Tracks of/ the most celebrated Circumnavigators./ Compiled from Smith's New English Globe, with/ additions and improvements by Annin & Smith./ Revised by G.W. Boynton./ Manufactured by Gilman Joslin, Boston/ Condition: Rich golden color overall. Fine condition, the original colors very bright, the surface overall glossy, with only minor toning, a few scattered minor stains and scuffs, and a few scattered minor restored abrasions and dings. |