12″ Geophysical Globe

Globe

Accession Number: 2005.53.12

Description: Molded relief globe is a hollow plastic vacuum-formed tabletop model with an conical aluminum base with bar that holds axis of earth at correct angle; landmasses, longitude and latitude lines are raised; 3/8-inch rim marks equator; water areas are hand-painted blue; landmasses are painted yellow with a textured paint; mountains tinted brown; elevations are exaggerated in relation to horizontal distances; time zone plate at top.

Height: 14.5

Width: 12.5

Depth: 12

Date Made: ca. 1990

Collection: APH Collection

History/Provenance: APH Collection

Credit Line: APH Collection, 2005.53

Subjects: Geography Globes for the blind and visually impaired Instructional aids, tools, and supplies

Material: Plastic, aluminum

Updated: 10/09/2015