Accession No |
1985.80
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Name/Title |
PHOTOGRAPH; The Whanganui Town Wharf
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Brief Description |
A black and white photograph of people working on the Whanganui Town Wharf. A number of vessels are berthed against the wharf but only one is identified, the second ship named "Storm". Railway carts and heavy machinery can be seen in the foreground of the photograph while people stnad under balconies further down the wharf. Putiki and Durie Hill are visible in the distance. Photograph has been mounted on green card.
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Classification |
Print, Photographic/Documentary Artifact/Communication Artifacts/Nomenclature
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Primary Maker |
Watkinson, Arthur E (active 1905-1924)
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Primary Prod Date |
Early 20th Century
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Primary Prod Period |
20th century
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Primary Prod Place |
Whanganui/Aotearoa/New Zealand
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Measurement Reading |
25.3 x 30.4cm 15.3 x 20.5cm
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Signature/Marks |
A E Watkinson / Wanganui N.Z Wanganui Wharf ( early 1900s?) / "Storm" / Received from Mrs N. Cooke 29 Plunket St, Wanganui 28 Jan 1985.
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