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Eastern Hemisphere

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This lithograph shows Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Antarctic Continent, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, and Polynesia. Many countries, territories, islands, and cities are labeled.

Date Created:
1878
Creator:
Snyder Van Vechten & Co.

Publication Information

Creator Snyder Van Vechten & Co.
Date Created 1878

Physical Description

Format Map

Collection Information

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Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0135P9
Legacy ID
WHi 121935

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