Collection: Osher Map Library Collection
Name: Simoda Harbor, I. of Nippon / surveyed by order of Commodore M.C. Perry U.S.N. by Lieut. W.L. Maury, Lieut. Bent, Lieut. S. Nicholson, Act. Lieut. A. Barbot, Act. Mr. G.V. Denniston, Pd. Mdn. T.T. Houston in 1854 ; drawn by Edward Sels ; engraved by S. Siebert, lettering by C.A. Knight.
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Dimensions: 76 x 48 cm on sheet 53 x 80 cm
Historical Context: American Commodore Matthew Perry led four ships into Tokyo Harbor on July 8, 1853 to re-establish trade with Japan after 200 years of isolation. In 1854 a treaty was signed between the United States and Japan alllowing trade at two ports.
LC Call Number: G7962.S546 1854 U5
OCLC: 1313667814
Accession Number: OML-1854-78
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