Georgetown - c.1920s-1930s reflecting its publication in a

reflecting its publication in a major European travel compendium

which opened Siam to free trade with Britain and brought Thai culture into the British consciousness

reflecting the rapid expansion of geographical knowledge in the southern hemisphere

It depicts a continent of mystery and colonial interest

Georgetown - c.1920s-1930s reflecting its publication in aTitle: Plan of George Town (Penang) Publisher: Published by Permission of the Surveyor General, F. M. S. & S. S. (Federated Malay States & Straits Settlements) Circa: 1920s 1930s Technique: Lithograph with spot coloring Description: A crisp and highly functional colonial era street plan of George Town, Penang. This map was issued during a period of significant urban growth and reflects the administrative precision of the British Surveyor General's