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"S.S. China"--title at the top of the drawing. "Scale 1/16" = 1 Ft"--scale given. Drawing shows a starboard cutaway profile, followed by plans for the bridge, promenade, upper, main, lower, and hold decks of the steamship China; the deck plans show passenger accommodations, including the bunks in steerage, along with the dining saloon, social hall, card room and other amenities. The lower right-hand corner of the original has been cut off. Unknown as to when the copy was made. "China (II)"--on verso, in ms., in pencil. Focus of item: China (1889-1925).
priJHK 00154
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"Scale 12' to 1""--in ms., in pencil, along lower right edge. "$250--"--in ms., in pencil, lower right corner. "TM662"--on verso, in ms., in pencil. "21x31 1/2"--on verso, in ms. in pencil, right corner. The Sonora, launched 1 October 1853, was operated by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company from 1854 to 1868; she was dismantled and broken up in Sausalito. Focus of item: Sonora.
priJHK 00478
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Image has been cut from a larger poster, see priMISC/M KM0169. Information from priMISC/M KM0169. "1002 Webster St."--on verso, in ms., in pencil. Focus of item: Korea.
priJHK 00764
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"LP563"--on verso, lower left corner, in ms., in pink pencil. "C.Rmekkr $50-"--on verso, lower right corner, in ms., in pencil. Focus of item: Great Republic.
priJHK 00332
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Date for the print determined by the fact that the vessel is flying the British Merchant flag at the taffrail, indicating British registry. The China was a British registered vessel from 1889 to 1897. She did operate for Pacific Mail during this period, and the company's flag can be seen on the mainmast. Large shield volcano in the background (Japan?). Focus of item: China (1889-1925). Title supplied by cataloger.
priJHK 00258
