Matthew Perry Collection

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Us Navy squadron commanded by Matthew Perry sailing for Japan, 1852: USS Susquehannah, Saratoga, St Mary s, a supply ship, Plymouth, Perry in rowboat, Mississippi, and Princeton (left to right)

Matthew C. Perry, Commodore, U.S. Navy, Japanese Dodger with His Picture, 19th century, (1915). Creator: Unknown
Matthew C. Perry, Commodore, U.S. Navy, Japanese Dodger with His Picture, 19th century, (1915). Autography and pact of Master Kai, Shozan

Commodore Perry, c. 1853 / 54. Creator: Unknown
Commodore Perry, c. 1853/54

Statue of Commodore Matthew Perry, 1850 / 89. Creator: Joshua Appleby Williams
Statue of Commodore Matthew Perry, 1850/89. [Possibly the Matthew Perry Monument in Newport, Rhode Island, USA, designed by John Quincy Adams Ward]. Albumen print

Commodore Perry paying his farewell visit to the Imperial Commissioners at Simoda, Japan (litho)
976067 Commodore Perry paying his farewell visit to the Imperial Commissioners at Simoda, Japan (litho) by American School

Reception at the Castle of Shui, Ryukyu Islands (litho)
976062 Reception at the Castle of Shui, Ryukyu Islands (litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception at the Castle of Shui, Ryukyu Islands)

Delivery of the Presidents letter, Kurihama, Japan, 14 July 1853 (litho)
976066 Delivery of the Presidents letter, Kurihama, Japan, 14 July 1853 (litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delivery of the Presidents letter)

Kanaka Village, Bonin Islands (litho)
976061 Kanaka Village, Bonin Islands (litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kanaka Village, Bonin Islands)

Dinner given to the JapaneseCommissioners on board USS Powhatan (litho)
976068 Dinner given to the JapaneseCommissioners on board USS Powhatan (litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Uraga, Yedo Bay, Japan (colour litho)
976064 View of Uraga, Yedo Bay, Japan (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Uraga, Yedo Bay, Japan)

Village near Napha, Lew Chew (Ryukyu Islands) (litho)
976063 Village near Napha, Lew Chew (Ryukyu Islands) (litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Village near Napha, Lew Chew (Ryukyu Islands)

Delivering of the American presents at Yokohama, Japan (litho)
976065 Delivering of the American presents at Yokohama, Japan (litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delivering of the American presents at Yokohama)

[Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry], 1856-58. Creator: Mathew Brady
[Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry], 1856-58

American Woman Bathing her Children, 1862-1865, (1924). Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
American Woman Bathing her Children, 1862-1865, (1924). From the " Yokohama Kaiko Kenbunshi" (Incidents in the Opening of Yokohama Port) by Gountei Sadahide, [1862-1865]

East over Mississippi Bay, where Perry came (1854), near Yokohama, Japan, 1904. From The Underwood Travel Library - Japan, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1904]

Ships of Commodore Perrys American expedition to Japan of 1852-1854. American naval officer Matthew Perry (1794-1858) was ordered by President Millard Fillmore to command an expedition to Japan to

Commodore Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry, Commodore, US Navy. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Portraits of American Naval Officers, Adams and Perry. Creator: Unknown
Portraits of American Naval Officers, Adams and Perry

Matthew Perry, US Navy commodore C016 / 4593
Matthew Calbraith Perry (1794-1858), US Navy Commodore and explorer. Perry saw action in a number of wars and naval actions. By 1840, he had attained the rank of Commodore

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USS Mississippi, flagship of Mathew Perrys expedition to Japan, 1852. Hand-colored woodcut of an 1852 illustration

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Matthew Perry, also known as Commodore Matthew Perry, was a prominent figure in American history during the mid-19th century. Born on April 10, 1794, he played a crucial role in opening up Japan to the Western world. One of the most iconic images associated with the statue of him erected in his honor. Created by Joshua Appleby Williams and unveiled in 1850, this statue immortalizes his significant contributions to international relations. Perry's historic visit to Japan in 1853 marked a turning point for both countries. Depicted in lithographs such as "Commodore Perry paying his farewell visit to the Imperial Commissioners at Simoda" and "Delivery of the President's letter, " these scenes capture pivotal moments that led to diplomatic negotiations between America and Japan. During his time abroad, Perry explored various regions including Ryukyu Islands and Bonin Islands. Lithographs like "Reception at the Castle of Shui" and "Kanaka Village" provide glimpses into these exotic locales where cultural exchanges took place. The USS Powhatan served as an important vessel throughout Perry's mission. A lithograph titled "Dinner given to Japanese Commissioners on board USS Powhatan" showcases one such event where diplomacy was fostered through shared meals and conversations. The breathtaking beauty of Yedo Bay is captured in another lithograph titled "View of Uraga. " This picturesque scene highlights not only nature's splendor but also serves as a reminder of how far-reaching Perry's influence extended. In addition to exploring new territories, delivering gifts played a vital role in establishing friendly relations with foreign nations. The lithograph entitled "Delivering American presents at Yokohama" depicts this exchange between cultures through tangible tokens of goodwill. Photographer Mathew Brady also captured images that depict Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry during his later years from 1856-58.