Poster, Chronological Tree of New Zealand's History and Mutual Life Association of Australasia
Maker
Meek, James McKain
Mutual Life Association of Australasia
Production date
1877
Object detail
Brief Description
Two posters stuck together, both circa 1877. The first poster presents a chronological history of New Zealand and the second was produced for the Mutual Life Association of Australasia.
a) The title of the poster reads: Chronological Tree of New Zealand's History. The poster features a photo lithograph from the original pen and ink drawing by James McKain Meek and shows a chronological tree of New Zealand history including the European discovery of New Zealand, an abridged history from 1798 to 1840, a map of the North and South Island, Australasia, and a map of the world showing mail routes.
b) Advertisement poster for the Mutual Life Association of Australasia with information on local branches. The poster features an image of a metal engraving representing a father protecting his wife and child while trying to kill a big cat.
a) The title of the poster reads: Chronological Tree of New Zealand's History. The poster features a photo lithograph from the original pen and ink drawing by James McKain Meek and shows a chronological tree of New Zealand history including the European discovery of New Zealand, an abridged history from 1798 to 1840, a map of the North and South Island, Australasia, and a map of the world showing mail routes.
b) Advertisement poster for the Mutual Life Association of Australasia with information on local branches. The poster features an image of a metal engraving representing a father protecting his wife and child while trying to kill a big cat.
Production date
1877
Production place
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Printed in black and blue ink on paper.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 725 x 485mm
Classification terms
Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
1790-1844
1877
1877
Credit line
gifted by Mr Hansard
Other number(s)
39/189, m2003/119, 25113
Accession number
39/189
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