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Images from the collections

Images about Hawaii

13 images from works
  • Objects from the Hawaiian Islands. Engraving by J. Record, 1784, after J. Webber.
  • A canoe with men from the Hawaiian Islands wearing masks, encountered by Captain Cook on his third voyage (1777-1780). Engraving by C. Grignion, 1784, after J. Webber.
  • A young woman from the Hawaiian Islands. Engraving by J.K. Sherwin after J. Webber, 17--.
  • The Hawaiian chief Kana'ina (Kaneena) wearing a feather helmet. Engraving by J.K. Sherwin, 1784, after J. Webber.
  • The Hawaiian chief Kana'ina (Kaneena) wearing a feather helmet. Engraving by J.K. Sherwin, 1784, after J. Webber.
  • Hawaiians with King Tereoboo rowing towards Captain Cook's ships to greet Cook the day after his return to Hawaii. Engraving by B.T. Pouncy, 1784, after J. Webber.
  • The death of Captain Cook in Hawaii. Engraving by F. Bartolozzi and  W. Byrne after J. Webber.
  • A man from the Hawaiian Islands wearing a mask; encountered by Captain Cook on his third voyage (1777-1780). Engraving by T. Cook after J. Webber, 1780/1785.
  • The shore of Kealakekua in Hawaii. Engraving by W. Byrne, 1784, after J. Webber, 17--.
  • The shore of Kealakekua in Hawaii. Engraving by W. Byrne, 1784, after J. Webber, 17--.

Works from the collections

59 works

    • Books
    • Online

    Narrative of a tour through Hawaii, or, Owhyhee: with observations on the natural of the Sandwich Islands. And remarks on the manners, customs, traditions, history, and language of the inhabitants / By William Ellis.

    Ellis, William, 1794-1872. | Date: 1827
    • Pictures
    • Online

    A man from the Hawaiian Islands dancing; encountered by Captain Cook during his third voyage (1777-1780). Engraving by C. Grignion after J. Webber, 1780/1785.

    Webber, John, 1751-1793. | Date: [1784] | Reference: 566718i
    • Books

    Damien : the lepers' friend / [John R. Milsome].

    Milsome, John R. | Date: 1965
    • Pictures

    A canoe with men from the Hawaiian Islands wearing masks, encountered by Captain Cook on his third voyage (1777-1780). Engraving by C. Grignion, 1784, after J. Webber.

    Webber, John, 1751-1793. | Date: [1784] | Reference: 566739i
    • Film

    BMA world tour. Part 3.

    | Date: c.1935

Related topics

James Cook
Voyages around the world
Hawaiians
Travel
British Medical Association
History, 19th Century
New Zealand
San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.)

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