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A mahogany tripod stand with circular support for a terrestrial globe created out of boxwood an…
Terrestrial Globe
A mahogany tripod stand with circular support for a terrestrial globe created out of boxwood an…
A mahogany tripod stand with circular support for a terrestrial globe created out of boxwood and paper. There is a brass ring and casters mounted to the stand.
Terrestrial Globe, John and William Cary, 1800, mahogany, boxwood, and brass, Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah, Georgia.

Terrestrial Globe

Maker (British, 1754 - 1835)
Maker (British, c. 1750 - 1840)
Date1800
MediumMahogany, boxwood, brass, and paper
Dimensions47 × 29 1/4 inches (119.4 × 74.3 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mary Telfair.
Object number1875.25.2
On View
On view
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextA terrestrial globe is mounted on a mahogany tripod stand on brass castors. Original to the Telfair house, it is inscribed: CARY’S NEW TERRESTRIAL GLOBE,…London. Made & Sold by J. & W. Cary. Strand March 1, 1800.

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