Globe Collection (#80)

HARPERs WEEKLY, 1875. Masthead of Harpers Weekly, 25 December 1875

THE GLOBE THEATRE, c1600. The Globe Theatre during Shakespeares era, London, England. Line engraving, 19th century

SCHOOLHOUSE: EQUIPMENT. Specimens of apparatus from a schoolhouse. Wood engraving, American, mid-19th century

ALLEGORY: JESUIT ORDER. Engraving after a Renaissance allegorical painting depicting the life and influence of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, 1650

ALLEGORY: GEOGRAPHY, 1707. Title page of a 1707 edition of Strabos Geography by Joannem Wolters

ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK c1600. Clock made for Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor, 1572-1612. Wood engraving, English, 1866

ENGLAND: SCHOOL, c1850. Knowledge of the world. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

SEVEN VIRTUES: TEMPERANCE. Engraving after a pen drawing, 1560, by Peter Bruegel the Elder. The Latin motto at the bottom reads

READING, 1866. Wood engraving, American, 1866

NICOLO ZENO (fl. 1380-1400). Venetian navigator. Line engraving, late 19th century

GERHARDUS MERCATOR (1512-1594). Flemish geographer. Wood engraving, 19th century

ALLEGORIES: BRITANNIA instructing Asia, Africa, Europe and America in the science of Geography. Copper engraving, English, 1784

WOMAN READING. Wood engraving after a painting by Nicolo Barabino (1832-1891)

GLOBE, 19th CENTURY. Wood engraving, 19th century

SEGREGATED SCHOOL, 1870. A segregated colored school in New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1870

EVANGELISTA TORRICELLI (1608-1647). Italian mathematician and physicist. Wood engraving, American, 1881

ASTROLOGER. Steel engraving, 19th century, after Terral

GEURICKE: THERMOMETER. Thermometer invented by Otto von Guericke, c1660, consisting of a copper globe and wires with alcohol filling the U-shaped tube. Line engraving, American, c1900

JEAN LE ROND D ALEMBERT (1717-1783). French mathematician, scientist, and philosopher. Steel engraving, French, 19th century

MEDIEVAL MATHEMATICIANS. Two mathematical monks; one teaching the globe, the other copying a manuscript. Engraving after a miniature in the 13th century ms. of the Romance of the Image of the World

MYTHOLOGY: ATLAS. Atlas holding up the heavens. Copper engraving, 1731, by Bernard Picart

WORLD MAP, 16th CENTURY. Map engraved by Jodocus Hondius, perhaps at London, England, about 1590, showing the track of Sir Francis Drakes circumnavigation of the globe, 1577-80

GUERICKE: THERMOMETER. Thermometer invented by Otto von Guericke, c1660, consisting of a copper globe and wires with alcohol filling the U-shaped tube. Line engraving, American, c1900

U. S. FLAG, 19th CENTURY. Line engraving, 19th century
U.S. FLAG, 19th CENTURY. Line engraving, 19th century

PIERRE LAPLACE (1749-1827). Marquis Pierre Simon de Laplace. French astronomer and mathematician. Contemporary French engraving

JOHANN SCHALL VON BELL (1591-1666). German Jesuit missionary and astronomer. Engraving, late 17th century

ASTRONOMER, 16th CENTURY. An astronomer and cosmographer. Line engraving after a 16th century woodcut by Jost Amman

MAPS: GLOBE. Wood engraving, 19th century

CELESTIAL SPHERE, 1602. Line engraving from Tycho Brahes Astromomiae instauratae Mechanica, 1602

LONDON: GLOBE THEATRE. The Globe Theater, Southwark, London, 1599-1614. Contemporary English engraving

AMERIGO VESPUCCI (1454-1512). Italian navigator. Color engraving, 1673

SEGREGATED SCHOOL, 1870. A segregated school for African Americans in New York City. Engraving, 1870

JACQUES CARTIER (1491-1557). French sailor and explorer: French engraving after a painting

JOHANNES KEPLER (1571-1630). German astronomer. Kepler (left) casting the horoscope of the Emperor Rudolf II at Prague, Czechoslovakia. Wood engraving, German, 19th century

TELLURIAN GLOBE. A catalogue advertisement for a Tellurian Globe. Wood engraving, 19th century

Early balloon design, described as an aerostatic globe, with equipment to travel in the air by wind. A) The Vessel. B) Sails that are used according to the wind

Page of prospectus, Aeronautic Association
Page of a prospectus promoting the purchase of shares in the balloon company, Aeronautic Association - For promoting geographical surveys of some of the remaining undiscovered tracts of the globe To

Large balloon image on a prospectus
Large balloon image, part of a prospectus promoting the purchase of shares in the balloon company. Aeronautic Association - For promoting geographical surveys of some of the remaining undiscovered

Flying Globe

Flying Globe and Air Balloon
Two fanciful technical drawings. Above is a Globe Volant (Flying Globe) in which Giroud de Villette and M Rozier passed over Paris on 19 October 1783

Cover design, Deruluft timetable
Cover design, Deruluft (Deutsch-Russische Luftverkehrsgesellschaft, LVG), serving Berlin and Moscow. circa 1934

Cover design, Sabena airmail service, between Belgium and the Congo in five days. Showing part of the globe with a red line marking the route. March 1935

Imperial Airways Poster, travel in comfort
Imperial Airways Poster, Travel In Comfort, serving Europe, Africa, India and the East, depicting a globe with routes marked. 20th century

Theodore Roosevelt, full-length portrait, standing beside large globe, facing front. Date c1903 Feb. 24

Vice-President John Adams, full-length portrait, standing next to globe, facing left, holding document. Date between 1850 and 1900

North Broad Street, Globe, Arizona, USA Date: circa 1908

The Globe, Swanage, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Experience du globe aerostatique du MM. Charles et Robert, au Jardin des Thuileries le 1er decembre 1783. Print shows Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles

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"The Globe: A Window into the Eternal Mysteries of our World" Step back in time and explore the captivating history of our planet through the lens of a globe. From ancient maps like the Flat Earth depiction, challenging conventional beliefs, to Queen Elizabeth I's majestic Armada portrait, showcasing her global ambitions, each representation tells a unique story. Travel further back to 1265 with Mappa Mundi, an ink and color masterpiece that reveals London's perspective on the world during medieval times. Witness how humanity's understanding evolved as we gaze upon Whole Earth (Blue Marble 2000), a breathtaking satellite image capturing Earth's beauty from space. Beyond our terrestrial realm lies cosmic wonders such as the Cosmic Microwave Background and sizes of planets in our Solar System. These astronomical revelations remind us of both balance and drama existing within our universe. The globe symbolizes eternity itself - an everlasting reminder that while we are mere specks in this vast cosmos, there is much left to uncover. NASA's exploration efforts propel us towards unlocking these mysteries day by day. But it is not only knowledge that captivates us; it is also performance. The Globe Performance takes center stage as artists transport audiences across time and space through their craft. Just like Durer’s world map from 1515 or Derek Jarman’s Angel in Caravaggio (1986), they inspire awe and ignite curiosity about what lies beyond our reach. And let us not forget those who dared challenge conventionality - individuals like Charles Darwin, whose groundbreaking work revolutionized biology forever. His legacy reminds us that even when faced with skepticism, exploring new frontiers can lead to profound discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. So let this globe be more than just an object; let it be a gateway to infinite possibilities – where astronomy meets artistry, where mystery intertwines with science – reminding us all that there is still so much left for humanity to explore on this beautiful planet we call home.