Collection: Osher Map Library Collection
Name: Lew Chew, Tubootch & Suco Harbors surveyed July 1854 by Lieuts. William B. Whiting and Alphonse Barbot, U.S.N. belonging to U.S. Ship Vandalia, John Pope Commander by Order of Commodore Matthew C. Perry Commanding U.S. Naval Forces in East Indies, China and Japan Seas ; drawn by Lieut. S. Bent ; engraved by S. Siebert, lettering by C.A. Knight.
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Dimensions: 64 x 49 cm
Historical Context: American Commodore Matthew Perry led four ships into Tokyo Harbor on July 8, 1853 seeking to re-establish trade with Japan after 200 years of isolation. In 1854 a treaty was signed between the United States and Japan allowing trade at two ports.
LC Call Number: G7963.O65P5 1854 B3
OCLC: 1300758421
Accession Number: OML-1854-77
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