This simple yet traditional styled Gainesville World Globe will add a touch of class to any room. This handsome 16-inch globe features shell colored antique oceans raised relief and tinted land forms with geographical and political borders. The full meridian is numbered and the globe rotates a full 360 degrees both left to right and up and down for a view from any angle. The globe sits upon a cherry finished stand that is sure to be a great accent for any home or office. About CramThe George F. Cram Company story dates back to 1867 when George Cram only two years after fighting for the Union in the Civil War joined his uncle`s business of making city and state maps. In 1869 Cram became the first American publisher to produce a world atlas. The Cram name quickly became synonymous with accuracy and innovation. In 1932 the company expanded into manufacturing world globes. Today the Cram company is considered one of the top leaders in the world globe industry and its globes are present in thousands of schools homes and offices around the world.Globe FAQ