Bidspirit auction | 16'' ILLUMINATED HEIRLOOM GLOBE BY

16'' ILLUMINATED HEIRLOOM GLOBE BY REPLOGLE - This lot features a 16'' illuminated heirloom globe, manufactured by Replogle. Sits on casters for easy movement and lights up as it should. The 16'' globe on stand measures, 32'' H x 22'' W x 22'' D. Luther Replogle (1902-1981) founded Replogle Globes in 1930, aiming to make globes accessible for household use rather than just academic settings. He was a businessman, diplomat, and philanthropist, serving as U.S. Ambassador to Iceland from 1969 to 1972. He also established the Luther I. Replogle Foundation, which supports humanitarian, scholarly, and cultural causes.