This Joslin terrestrial Globe presents itself quite well in display while sharing the history of c 1891. One can view the German, Austro-Hungarian, Russian and British Empire and its colonies throughout the world, especially Africa. The Turkish Empire is well documented, expanded throughout what is today Syria, Greece and beyond. The discovery of colonies and countries no longer in existence today will ensure hours of entertainment. This sphere is truly a splendid piece in design and content. No matter where displayed, it will demand attention. Cartouche reads as follows: Joslin's TERRESTRIAL GLOBE containing all THE LATE DISCOVERIES AND Geographical Improvements. Compiled from Smith's new English globe, with additions and improvements by Annin & Smith.Revised by G.W. Boynton. Manufactured by Gilman, Joslin, Boston. Made up of twelve copper plate engraved, hand-colored and hand applied paper gores over a plaster orb. Mounted into a brass numeric engraved full meridian. Cradled in an Art nouveau styled bronze base with brass accents. A Copper plate engraved, printed and hand colored horizon band on wood with Zodiacal and Gregorian calendars surrounds the orb. Diameter of the orb is 12 inches, 17 inches including horizon ring. Total height is about 18.5 inches. Well preserved with appropriate wear for its age. Some restoration right of China. At times extensive rubbing and soiling throughout, documented in photos. Slight repaired indentation left of South Africa. Warm patina. Structural integrity extremely well maintained. All original hardware present. History of the Globe Maker: Trained as a wood turner and looking-glass maker, Gilman Joslin (1804-1886) went to work for pioneering Boston globe maker Josiah Loring in 1837. He took over Loring’s business by 1839, and that year he issued the first globes under his own name, a terrestrial and celestial pair 6” in diameter. By mid century, Joslin employed three men and two women and boasted a 3-horsepower steam engine for his production. The women more likely applied the paper gores to the spheres. Joslin was eventually succeeded by his son William, and their firm produced globes of various sizes through the end of the 19th century. Joslin worked in many fields in addition to making globes: he was one of the first Americans to make a daguerreotype and was engaged in shipbuilding. Dekker, Elly and van der Krogt, Peter. Globes from the Western World. London: Zwemmer, 1993, pp. 126, 140, 176. Warner, Deborah Jean. “The Geography of Heaven and Earth,” Rittenhouse Journal of the American Scientific Instrument Enterprise, Vol. 2, No. 3. 1987. pp. 100-103. Yonge, Ena L., A Catalogue of Early Globes, Library Series No. 6. American Geographical Society: 1968. pp. 37-38. Age of the globe has been based on political borders displayed, which are as follows: Austro Hungarian, German, Turkish Empires are visible. Prussia separate from Germany. Sweden, no  separated Norway ( 1905). German Colonies, Congo Staat ( became Belg. Congo 1908),Rhodesia not yet established (1895). Dakota divided into North and South (1889), Indian territory in Oklahoma not yet established (1891). This specific model is also catalogued at: Oberlin College - Smithsonian Museum of American History ( Washington DC) National Library of Austria (Vienna) Well packed, this artifact will ship domestic for $55.00, International $95 to most countries. $3975                                    SKU#615JOSLINTERR89