Globe

This paper and wood globe of the world, pictured here with its spherical leather case, dates from the 18th century and was made in Amsterdam by G.L. Valk. Globes were a well-used classroom tool.

Inscribed spherical leather case, containing a globe of the world

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Online ID:	000-100-001-764-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NT 230
Date:	18th century
Material:	Leather case. Inscription: NOVUS GLOBUS / COELESTIS / AUCT. ET EDIT. / GERH. ET LEON. / VALK / AMSTELODAMI
Dimensions:	90 mm Dia
What:	Case / globe, world
Subject:	Miscellaneous (NMAS Classification)
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