Celestial globe
Richard Cushee (1696 - 1733)
Category
Globes
Date
1731
Materials
Wood and Paper
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1147096.2
Summary
Globe. One of a pair of terrestrial and celestial globes, by Richard Cushee, 1731. This Celestial globe is missing its stand.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
On the globe : A NEW / CELESTIAL GLOBE[{italics[ / By Rich.d Cushee / 1731
Makers and roles
Richard Cushee (1696 - 1733), maker