Vintage George F. Cram Company Imperial World Globe

Vintage George F. Cram Company "Imperial World Globe". Manufacturer and Model: - The manufacturer is The George F. Cram Company, Inc., an American map and globe maker founded in the 1860s. This specific item is a "Cram's Imperial World Globe". - Model No. 12. Key Features and Origin: - Origin: Made in the U.S.A., specifically Indianapolis, Indiana. - Specifications: The globe typically has a 12-inch diameter and features a metal base. - Cartography: The spellings on the globe conform to the official rulings of the United States Geographic Board, indicating a level of cartographic authority. Dating the Globe: Globes from this era often contain geopolitical clues that help determine their exact year of manufacture, as political boundaries changed frequently in the 20th century. Common indicators for globes with these markings (No. 12) include the presence of the USSR and the division of Germany into East and West Germany, placing them generally in the mid-20th century (1950s-1980s). Size: 16"×12"×10"