Emerson Street, Napier
Current rights
Public Domain
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Object detail
About this object
View of Emerson Street taken from Marine Parade between 1874 and 1897. On the left of the photograph is Neal and Close. Opposite Neal and Close stand Palmer’s Stables and the National Bank of New Zealand. On the opposite side of Hasting Street, which runs across the photograph behind Neal and Close, can be seen the Union Bank of Australia and the Criterion Hotel. Further down Emerson Street can be seen the original premises of Blythe and Company (drapers and clothiers), and ironmonger A H Wilson. A large sign advertising the Evening News is also visible.
The street is occupied by horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians.
Photographer, unknown.
The street is occupied by horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians.
Photographer, unknown.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph mounted on paper.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Photograph: Height x Width: 186 x 235mm
Mount: Height x Width: 199 x 260mm
Mount: Height x Width: 199 x 260mm
Signature/Inscription
C. D. Cornford 56/28, Stamp
Box 29, Inscription
Box 29, Inscription
Classification terms
Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
1874-1897
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 2056
Credit Line
gifted by Mr Cecil Douglas Cornford
Other number(s)
56/28, 2056, 75608
Accession number
56/28
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