Important Notice:

As of 12/10/07 Globes of the 20th Century ceased to exist on the Web.  I created this site in 1999--nearly nine years ago, come January--and have maintained it ever since.  My personal situation no longer allows me the time needed to maintain and update the site. 

Most of the information on currently active globe makers on this site is now available on the Web sites of those manufacturers.  Information on manufacturers no longer in business can be found in these articles:

Burrell, Carolyn.  "The Chicago Group: 20th Century Globe Makers in the Chicago Area".  Der Globusfreund/Globe Studies 53/54 (2007): 133-157.

Burrell, Carolyn "Cradle Globes in the USA: a Short Overview", Der Globusfreund/Globe Studies 51/52 (2005): 124.

McEathron, Scott R.  "A. H. Andrews & Co.: an Early Chicago Globe Manufacturer."  Der Globusfreund/GlobeStudies 53/54 (2007): 122-132.
 

My sincere thanks to all of those individuals and groups who have helped me with the site over the years.  For more information on globes please see these web sites:

• International Coronelli Society for the Study of Globes

• Omniterrum: The Art of Collecting Vintage and Antique World Globes

I regret that I am no longer available to answer questions on collectible globes. 

The material that was on the site is not available from me, as much of it is under copyright to other parties.

--Carolyn Burrell