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Rare Mid-Century Cram's 12 Inch Celestial Globe C.1960
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An original rare 12ʹʹ Cramʹs Celestial Globe which features the constellations, the twelve zodiacs (identified as individual stars), the …
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An original rare 12ʹʹ Cramʹs Celestial Globe which features the constellations, the twelve zodiacs (identified as individual stars), the Milky Way, and other stars in a blue horizon with silver, yellow and gold details. The sphere is mounted into a full meridian made of metal and finished in a matte gold. The cradle style base is also made of metal which allows the globe to be removed. The horizon band (part of the base) has paper laminate that identifies the calendar as well as zodiacal information.
CREATOR The George F. Cram Company, Indianapolis, IN.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Fiberboard.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Slight split on the Equator.
DIMENSIONS H 17 in. W 16 in. D 16 in., Globe: 12 in. diameter.
HISTORY
Celestial globes are not as common as terrestrial globes. Because of a lack in demand, Celestial Globes were not mass-produced as their counterpart. Instead they were primarily fabricated for the educational market.
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- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 16ʺD × 17ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Laminate
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
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