Leaflet, The Stage Coach and The Taupo Road

Maker
Hawke's Bay Art Gallery and Museum

Object detail

Brief Description
Leaflet number 5, The Stage Coach and The Taupo Road, published by the Hawke’s Bay and East Coast Art Gallery and Museum.

Printed on the front cover is an oval photograph of the Napier-Taupo Five-Horse Mail Coach with driver Kelly, photographed at Rangitaiki in May 1899 by Mr Russell Duncan.

The leaflet contains an essay about the history of the stage coach and the Napier-Taupo Road. The coach was built by Mr George Faulknor, of Napier. It was drawn by five horses, two at the pole and three leaders.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Folded paper printed in black ink.
Measurements
Length x Width: 218 x 145mm
Signature/Inscription
H.B. ART GALLERY & MUSEUM, Stamp, Stamped
H.B. ART GALLERY & MUSEUM, Stamp, Stamped
Other number(s)
70232

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