Collection: Osher Map Library Collection
Name: Shah Bay, Lew Chew I. Surveyed by order of commodore M.C. Perry U.S.N. ; by Lieuts. W.B. Whiting and Alph. Barbot of the U.S. ship Vandalia, J. Pope commd. ; Engraved by S. Siebert ; Drawn by S. Bent.
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Dimensions: 30 x 42 cm
Historical Context: On July 8, 1853 American Commodore Matthew Perry led his four ships into Tokyo Bay harbor seeking to re-establish trade with Japan after 200 years. The Japanese at first were not receptive but in 1854 a treaty was signed between the United States and Japan allowing trade at two ports.
LC Call Number: G7962.O6P5 1853.B3
OCLC: 1298716458
Accession Number: OML-1853-53
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