Dimensions (cm): 15 x 18

Year: 1920's

An unusual and entertaining novelty terrestrial globe comprised of seven horizontal sections, six containing jigsaw map pieces of the continents.
The globe is surmounted by a brass finial and metal angle arm. It is raised on a brown-patinated cast-iron tripod base. Two different models of tripod bases were manufactured. One is more ornate with scrolling foliate decoration, having cabriole legs with cabochons at the knees and ending in paw feet. The other has flat cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
Geographic entities, with simple cartography, are colored in tones of green, yellow, pink, orange and purple. Oceans are cream colored, sometimes with a slight greenish cast. Lindbergh's transatlantic route in 1927 and steamship routes are indicated.
The puzzle pieces are in various colors with very simple cartography emphasizing countries. Place names are shown in raised relief letters.

The Geographic Educator was promoted by its manufacturer in the original instructional brochure as "The Invention of the Century" and "The World in Pieces." Although at the time it was manufactured as a toy for children, it is now considered highly desirable by adult globe collectors.
Oval Cartouche Surmounted by Figures of Eagle and Beaver: "Patent Aug. 26, 1913/ Other Pat. App. For/ Printed in U.S.A. Copyright 1927/ TERRESTRIAL/ GLOBE/ 6" DIA./ GEOGRAPHIC/ EDUCATOR/ NEW YORK/ U.S.A.". Top Section Stamped on the Underside: GEOGRAPHIC EDUCATOR CORP. NEW YORK, U.S.A.

Bar Code: 10262