Ancient Astronomy

Made:
1965 in London
maker:
A J Fleischmann

Decorative display feature consisting of edge-illuminated perspex and a metal silhouette of an armillary, representing ancient astronomy.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1965-472
Materials:
perspex and aluminium
Measurements:
overall: 1900 mm x 1300 mm x 100 mm,
type:
model, reliefs and globes (cartographic spheres)
credit:
Fleischmann, A J

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