Wilhelm Heine (1827–1885). Encampment of Commodore Perry’s Expedition, Japan. 1853–1854 Engraving The borders established a pattern

The borders established a pattern of cartographical decoration that lasted for over a century

The map was designed to help visitors navigate the vast exhibition space and the surrounding areas in London

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Wilhelm Heine (1827–1885). Encampment of Commodore Perry’s Expedition, Japan. 1853–1854 Engraving The borders established a pattern(PETER BERNARD) WILLIAM HEINE (German American, 18271885) Commodore Perry Visits Japan. Perry's Expedition at Hakodate, 1856. Signed lower left: W. Heine 1856 Oil on canvas 42 1 4 x 59 3 4 inches PROVENANCE Junius Spencer Morgan II (nephew of John Pierpont Morgan, Sr.) & Josephine Perry Morgan (great niece of Commodore Perry), Princeton, NJ Thence by descent to Alexander Perry Morgan, New York Thence by descent, Private collection, New York INCREDIBLY