| Accession No |
1802.8790
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| Name/Title |
PHOTOGRAPH; Vertelli walking across river punt wire
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| Brief Description |
A sepia-washed photograph of M Vertelli crossing the Whanganui River on a tightrope, 31 October 1867. The tightrope was a wire used for swaying punts over the river. Vertelli may be seen nearing the end of the crossing, directly in front of the crowd outside A Cass Clothing Establishment.
A large crowd is gathered on the west bank to watch the event. Note materials for bridge construction in foreground. In the distance Putiki Pa is visible.
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| Classification |
Print, Photographic/Documentary Artifact/Communication Artifacts/Nomenclature
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| Primary Maker |
Harding, William James (b.1826, d.1899)
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| Primary Prod Date |
26 Oct 1867
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| Primary Prod Period |
Late 19th century/19th century
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| Primary Prod Place |
Whanganui/Aotearoa/New Zealand
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| Measurement Reading |
14.6 x 21.3cm
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| Signature/Marks |
Wanganui Public Museum/ photograph collection/ no./ reproduction without/ acknowledgment/ strictly forbidden
Wanganui Public Museum
Wanganui Regional Museum / copyright
Carton no. / 18x
1868 / 67
Vertelli walking across river on wire which was used by punts
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