![Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, [70735]](https://collection.mtghawkesbay.com/records/images/xlarge/2953/cdbc22cefad1ec471e2598eb70c5fec501ad70fa.jpg "Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, [70735]")
Herschell Street, Napier
Maker
Sorrell, Percy Caz
Production date
03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
The photograph shows Herschell Street, Napier after the 3 February 1931 earthquake and subsequent fire. All that remains of many of the buildings are the exterior walls. Sailors, possibly from HMS Veronica, can be seen picking their way through the rubble.
Photographer, Percy Sorrell.
Date, 3 February 1931.
Photographer, Percy Sorrell.
Date, 3 February 1931.
Production date
03 Feb 1931
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Production period
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Media/Materials description
Hand coloured negative on glass.
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Measurements
Height x Width: 82 x 82mm
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Subject date
03 Feb 1931
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Other number(s)
70735
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