Paper globe; 1780. "Paper globes; 1780s These paper globes were made in the 1780s by a Miss Cowley as educational tools. They came as pieces of flat paper intended for self-assembly. As the geographical surface of the earth is only shown flat on either side of a circular piece of paper; these globes were meant to teach manual skills and geographical knowledge. A small sheet was enclosed with instructions for assembling the spheres; and explaining the various imaginary circles (equator and the ecliptic; on which the signs of the Zodiac are arranged) which help people navigate and describe places on the earth's surface. Miss Cowley; [Terrestrial globes]. 1785 & 1787. 1 globe (14 sections; assembled): hand col; card ; 9cm. in diam. 16cm high incl. stand.London: John Marshall & Comp[an]y; Aldermary Church Yard in Bow Lane; October 1st 1785.From: Miss Cowley; [A terrestrial globe] Miss Cowley inv[enti]t.Maps G. 51.London; British Library.