Two of Map Collection’s globes underwent restoration

After months-long restoration, which was carried out by RNDr. Miroslav Široký, CSc., two globes manufactured by the company Jan Felkl a syn located in Roztoky near Prague found their way back to Map Collection. Whereas the first one was probably made in the second half of the 1870s, the second one was manufactured at the beginning of the 20th century. Both globes were carefully restored and thoroughly cleaned, several cracks were repaired and worn-out spots retouched.

The overview of the restored globes of Map Collection can be found HERE. More information about the restoration of Map Collection’s cartographic documents are available HERE.

Obraz zeměkoule. V Roztokách n. Vlt.: J. Felkl, [mezi 1903 a 1908]. 1 zemský glóbus. Průměr 21,9 cm.

State of the globe before the restoration (2018). Photo: Miroslav Široký

State of the globe after the restoration (2018). Photo: Miroslav Široký

DELITSCH, Otto. Zeměkoule. V Praze: Jan Felkl, [mezi 1875 a 1879]. 1 zemský glóbus. Průměr 31,86 cm. The globe can be viewed HERE.

State of the globe before the restoration (2018). Photo: Miroslav Široký

State of the globe after the restoration (2018). Photo: Miroslav Široký