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Western Hemisphere
Map
This lithograph shows Greenland, North America, Central America, South America, Polynesia, Australia, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, the Antarctic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. Many countries, territories, islands, and cities are labeled.
1878
Snyder Van Vechten & Co.
Publication Information
| Creator | Snyder Van Vechten & Co. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1878 |
Physical Description
| Format | Map |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 46 cm. |
Collection Information
| Digital Collection | Maps and Atlases |
|---|---|
| Call Number | A GZ902 1878 7 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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