Ngaruawahia encampment
Maker
Spencer, William Isaac
Production date
Dec 1863
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
An image of a militia encampment on the Waikato or Waipa River at Ngaruawahia. The photograph was captured during the New Zealand Wars in December 1863.
The image was taken from the opposite river bank to the settlement. Permanent buildings and wharenui are visible alongside the tents. A large pole with a flag, probably the Union Jack, is visible to the right of the settlement. Hills and plains are visible in the distance.
Photograph attributed to Dr William Isaac Spencer.
The image was taken from the opposite river bank to the settlement. Permanent buildings and wharenui are visible alongside the tents. A large pole with a flag, probably the Union Jack, is visible to the right of the settlement. Hills and plains are visible in the distance.
Photograph attributed to Dr William Isaac Spencer.
Collection
Production date
Dec 1863
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph glued onto paper.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Photograph: Height x Width: 125 x 202mm
Paper: Height x Width: 365 x 266mm
Paper: Height x Width: 365 x 266mm
Signature/Inscription
This photograph must be acknowledged to the Hawke’s Bay Art Gallery and Museum (Inc.), Napier. Reference number 5597, Stamp, Stamped
Classification terms
Subject period
Subject date
Dec 1863
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 5597 - 34
Credit Line
from the Spencer Collection
Other number(s)
48/69, 5597 - 34, 75534
Accession number
48/69
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