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The World on Mercator's projection.

Description: Map shows major cities and physical features of six continents and islands of the South Pacific; navigational details for the Canton River, Hong Kong, "Van Diemens Land" [Tasmania], the "River Hooghly," Singapore, and Good Hope. Insets: "Canton River and Hong-Kong," "Van Diemens Land," "Mouths of the River Hooghly," "Island and town of Singapore," and "Colony of Good Hope." Includes small illustration of village along the Hugli River on inset map. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by sound… more
Date: [1843..1863]
Creator: Hall, Sidney
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Postcard of the Hong Kong Fire Department]

Description: Postcard of the Hong Kong Fire Brigade. Uniformed fire fighters are lined up beside a building, with two ladders set up along the side of the building. The fire fighters are wearing three types of headgear: straw hats, leather hats, and helmets. On the back of the post card, the sender has left a message that says, "I am sending you this, which shows the H-Kong Fire brigade + I hope it will please you."
Date: 1909
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Fire Museum of Texas

[Postcard of St. John's Cathedral]

Description: Postcard of a large white and grey cathedral among skyscrapers, described as "St. John's Cathedral, Hong Kong. Foundation Stone Laid in 1847." The message on the back is illegible. The postcard is addressed to "Mrs. C. E. Ward 1906 McFaddin Beaumont, Texas 77001 U. S. A."
Date: May 10, 1982
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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