Gilmore Advertising World Globe
Gilmore Advertising World Globe
Gilmore Advertising World Globe
Gilmore Advertising World Globe
Gilmore Advertising World Globe
Gilmore Advertising World Globe
Gilmore Advertising World Globe

Gilmore Advertising World Globe

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c. 1940s-1950s; George F. Cram Co. - Indianapolis, Indiana

Featuring a 9-inch terrestrial globe manufactured by the George F. Cram Company and mounted on its original painted metal pedestal base, this example retains a period Gilmore Oil advertising plaque reading "A World of Difference in Gilmore." The globe displays warm earth-tone cartography with political boundaries and ocean current markings characteristic of mid-century educational globes. Geographic nomenclature reflects the era of manufacture, including historic place names and political designations such as the USSR, Yugoslavia, Persia, and other period references that provide an authentic snapshot of mid-20th-century world geography. An analemma diagram, time dial at the North Pole, and original printed manufacturer's cartouche remain present, making the piece equally appealing as an advertising display, educational collectible, or vintage office accessory.

Founded in 1879, the George F. Cram Company became one of America's leading producers of educational maps and globes, supplying schools, businesses, and promotional partners with quality cartographic products throughout the twentieth century.

Globe surface displays scattered scratches and numerous areas of paper loss exposing the underlying substrate. Printed map exhibits scattered fading and wear, though remains largely legible. Globe seams exhibit minor separation. Metal base displays scratches, scuffs, scattered oxidation, and areas of discoloration consistent with age and handling. Gilmore advertising plaque exhibits fading and minor finish wear while remaining legible.

Dimensions: 9" Diameter x 12" H

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