Created by:

Replogle Globes, American, founded 1930  Search this

Subject of:

Covert Consolidated School, American  Search this

Medium:

metal, paper

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 15 1/2 × 12 × 11 in. (39.4 × 30.5 × 27.9 cm)

Type:

terrestrial globes

Place made:

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Place used:

Van Buren County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1930-1945

Description:

Globe of the Earth attached to a metal axis and base. Ring of metal measuring latitude circles the globe. Base is a shallow cone shape with a lipped rim around the edge. Globe features all continents and oceans with major cities and waterways depicted. In the North Pacific Ocean is a graphic of the manufacturer in a scalloped oval. Within the oval is the name brand and place of manufacturer. Additional text found on the bottom border surrounding the oval. [10 INCH / STANDARD / GLOBE / MADE BY / REPLOGLE GLOBES / INC. / CHICAGO, ILL. / CLEAR" / "ACCURATE" / "UP-TO-DATE]. An analemma diagram is positioned in the East Pacific Ocean near Central America.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Children  Search this

Education  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Covert Historical Museum

Object number:

2014.17.1

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Tools and Equipment

Exhibition:

Making a Way Out of No Way

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54625f444-4f8d-4429-a6fe-dee322d4ea0a

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.17.1