Signature |
Maker |
Instruments |
Comments |
Location |
References |
POCOCK, GEORGE |
England, 1791-1830, MIM |
Globe = X; Globe, terrestrial, inflatable, paper = D.(1997). |
patented an inflatable terrestrial globe; D. signed "G. Pocock, Patentee, Bristol; Author of various other scientific Spheres stationary and revolving; G. Pocock del't; Day and Haghe lith'rs to the King"; Taylor thought he was English and mentioned the globe at an unknown location as well as Bristol as his address; Bedini thought he was an American globe maker who proposed an inflatable globe in 1830; might have emigrated or might be two people. |
Bristol. |
Taylor 2(1963); Bedini 8; Coffeen 56. |
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