Two identical twelve-inch celestial globes by Malby & Co on wooden stands

Made:
1890-1900
designer:
Malby & Co.

Two identical twelve-inch celestial globes by Malby & Co on wooden stands. Originally property of the South Kensington Museums being later kept in the director's office of the Science Museum

Paper celestial globe

Paper celestial globe

1890-1900
One of two 12-inch celestial globes by Malby & Company

One of two 12-inch celestial globes by Malby & Company

1890-1900

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1995-64
Materials:
globe, paper, plaster, stand, wood and rings, brass
Measurements:
Globe [x2]: 12 in.; 304.8 mm
Overall: 440 x 470 mm
type:
celestial globe
credit:
Science Museum (Great Britain)

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