Ancient Astronomy

Made:: 1965 in London

maker:: A J Fleischmann

Decorative display feature consisting of edge-illuminated perspex and a metal silhouette of an armillary, representing ancient astronomy.

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Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1965-472

Materials:: perspex and aluminium

Measurements:: overall: 1900 mm x 1300 mm x 100 mm,

type:: model, reliefs and globes (cartographic spheres)

credit:: Fleischmann, A J

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Ancient Astronomy

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