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NH 2156 "Delivering of the American Presents at Yokuhama."

"Delivering of the American Presents at Yokuhama."
Title: "Delivering of the American Presents at Yokuhama."
Caption: M.C. Perry's Expedition to Japan, January 1855. On the 13th of March 1854, the presents from the United States to the Emperor and Commissioners of Japan were landed at Yokohama. No end of interest was displayed by the Japanese and it was through the novel Western inventions that daily conversations were started between the American Officers, Sailors and Marines, and the Japanese Officials and laborers. Lithographed by Sarony & Co. Kutg.
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Catalog #: NH 2156
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Date: Mon, Mar 13, 1854
After this Year: 1850
Before this Year: 1859
Original Medium: BW Photo, Drawing, Lithograph
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