Vintage 1950 globe terrestrial Girard et Barrère et Thomas - 33 cm

Vintage world map made of cardboard, wood, and metal by the brand Girard et Barrère et Thomas circa 1940/1950 in good condition. A piece in magnificent condition, the photos are eloquent, the colors are vibrant, and the wooden and metal base is impeccable. It measures 33cm in height and 20cm in diameter. Dating the globe This globe by Girard, Barrère & Thomas (geographer J. Forest) can be dated using the principle of terminus post quem: we take the most recent and indisputable element, as a cartographer cannot anticipate a historical event before it occurs. Here, Libya is listed as an independent country—a status acquired in late 1951. This is therefore the most reliable marker: this globe cannot be earlier than late 1951. Other clues (Sudan still Anglo-Egyptian, Congo still Belgian, Perm still called "Molotov") suggest an edition from the early 1950s, but rely on the assumption that the publisher quickly updated its plates—which is less certain. Conclusion: globe dated after 1951, probably from the very early 1950s. The staging is created using artificial intelligence. By adopting this vintage object, you give a second life to a treasure from the past; thank you for making sustainable decoration rhyme with history and a gesture for the planet.