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Celestial globe

Publisher (active 1721-1723)
Artist (1740-1817)
InscriptionsAu nord-est de la constellation de la Bousolle: GLOBE CÉLESTE \ dont la position des Étoiles, \ est Réduite a l'année 1800. \ PAR M. MESSIER \ Astronome de la Marine [...]; Sous la constellation du Dragon: A PARIS \ Chez DELAMARCHE Géographe \ Rue du Foin S. Jacq au Collége de Me Gervais. Sous le dernier cartouche: De la Haye fils \ Scrips.
Date About 1800
Medium / Technique Wood; metal: brass; papier-mâcher; plaster; paper
DimensionsHeight: 56 cm (22 1/16 in.) Diameter: 32.5 cm (12 13/16 in.) Width: 43.2 cm (17 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Astronomical T&E
Origin Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
Object Number1999.8.2 ab
DivisionMaterial Culture - Objects of Science and Technology
CollectionStewart
CreditPurchase
Status
Not on view

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