Globe of the world

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This paper and wood globe of the world (pictured here with its spherical leather case) was made in Edinburgh in 1793 by John Miller.

The globe is inscribed 'John Miller / Mathematical Instrument Maker / Edinburgh 1793'.

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-050-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.VI 20 B
• Date: 1793
  1793
  
• Material: Inscription: JOHN MILLER MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER EDINBURGH 1793
  Leather, black. Inscription: JOHN MILLER MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENT MAKER EDINBURGH 1793
  Case, globe
  Globe, world
  
• Dimensions: 90 mm Dia
  90 mm Dia
  
• What: Case, globe
  Globe, world
  
• Subject: Educational materials (NMAS Classification)
  Educational materials (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: John Miller, Edinburgh (Maker)
  John Miller, Edinburgh (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
• Event:
• Description: Globe of the world, inscribed 'JOHN MILLER / MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENT / MAKER / EDINBURGH 1793'
  Spherical black leather case for a globe
  
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