| Accession No |
1961.137.1
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| Name/Title |
PHOTOGRAPH; The arrival of Governor G F Bowen to open the Whanganui Town Bridge
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| Brief Description |
A sepia toned photograph of the arrival of Governor G F Bowen to open the Whanganui Town Bridge. A large crowd of people is gathered on the town wharf while the vessel that the Governor arrived on, the "Luna", is docked.
Photograph is mounted on cream backing card.
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| Classification |
Print, Photographic/Documentary Artifact/Communication Artifacts/Nomenclature
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| Primary Prod Date |
Nov 1871
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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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| Production Notes |
WHANGANUI
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| Measurement Reading |
16.6 x 21.7cm
10.7 x 15.8cm
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| Signature/Marks |
The arrival of the Governor / to open the Town Bridge Nov / 1871 / Vessel Luna
Wanganui Public Museum
Pres by: Mr P.A. Chapman / 24 Sedgebrook St / 10/8/1961 Wanganui
5095/1
Wanganui Regional Museum/ copyright
Wanganui Public Museum/ photograph collection / no./ reproduction without/ acknowledgment/ strictly forbidden
Carton no./ 18X
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