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George Chambers scrapbook and transcription of Hamilton Patterson's journal
George E. Chambers was a Philadelphia resident and friend of Hamilton Patterson, who accompanied Matthew C. Perry on his expedition to Japan. Patterson produced the color plate engravings of fish for Perry's report of the expedition. This collection includes a transcription by Chambers of Pat...
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| Collection: | George Chambers Scrapbook and Transcription of Hamilton Patterson's Journal |
| Collection Number: | Am.07193 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| 520 | |a George E. Chambers was a Philadelphia resident and friend of Hamilton Patterson, who accompanied Matthew C. Perry on his expedition to Japan. Patterson produced the color plate engravings of fish for Perry's report of the expedition. This collection includes a transcription by Chambers of Patterson's journal kept while accompanying Perry on his expedition. Later entries by Chambers are of a personal nature and include his daily activities, personal expenses, and clippings of poetry. Also included are six plates by Patterson of fish (uncolored) and two watercolors. | ||
| 650 | 7 | |a Japan--Description and Travel--19th century |2 Local sources | |
| 650 | 7 | |a United States Naval Expedition to Japan (1852-1854). |2 Local sources | |
| 852 | |a The Historical Society of Pennsylvania |b George Chambers Scrapbook and Transcription of Hamilton Patterson's Journal |c Am.07193 | ||