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Hawaii -- Pictorial works

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Engravings for Banke's new system of geography

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5036
Abstract

Engravings made for Banke's New System of Geography, 1788, including: "Torreeoboo King of Owhyee, bringing presents for Capt'n Cook" and "The death of Capt'n Cook by the natives of Owhyee"; "The white bear found on the ice between the northern extremities of Asia and America" and "The Sea Otter found in Nootka Sound on the northwest coast of America"; "View of Karakakooa Bay in Owyhee, where Capt'n Cook was killed"; "View of Oonalashka and the inhabitants, etc."

Dates: 1788

Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur lithographs

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5295
Abstract

Collection of hand-colored lithographs by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur and engraved by J. Laroque, depicting the people and costume of Hawaii, Tahiti, and Nootka.

Dates: circa 1770-1810