1968 Crams project problem slated globe with mod century mount

1968 Crams project problem slated globe with mod century mount

$299.00
Known as slated globes, these models had never truly been made of slate. Instead the name referred to the fact one could write or draw on the orb with chalk in the same manner as on a chalkboard, which originally was indeed made of slate in the 18th and 19th century. Also known as project or induction globe, Forrest Sheppard obtained a patent in 1857 utilizing "elastic slate", which was applied to an orb to create the “slated globe”. By the early 1900’s several globe makers who catered to the educational market offered this specific type globes, including Rand McNAlly, Nystrom and Denoyer Geppert, later joined by Crams. Each manufacture marketed this style globe with a diversity of names, including blackboard, Induction, blank and project-problem sphere. Among collectors to this day it is reffered to as a “slated” globe. A favorite among early military institutions, one would draw the outlines of countries, continents, longitude and latitudes and more with chalk onto the globe. This fab “ project-problem” globe (per catalog advertisement) model was produced in 1968 by Crams of Indiana (see original identification tag with year). Not just a vintage educational tool, this fine piece is highly regarded among the design community with it's minimalist, clean Mid Century Modern Design features. No doubt, with its unique design, this model of understated elegance will demand attention in any setting. May it be for the Modernist collector or Globe Aficionado…this artifact is quite a sophisticated and rare piece. Description: A chalk board green colored plastic hollow orb is mounted dowel style onto a very mod metal wire base with classic mid century matte gold finish. Diameter of the orb itself is 12 inches with a total height of 15 inches. Minimal wear in form of minor scuff marks on orb and base. Well packed this mod artifact ships domestic for $15.00, $49 international. $299 — Item : 913CRSLATE68 - SOLD
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