West Quay, 1924
Current rights
Public Domain
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Object detail
About this object
An image of ships docked at West Quay in 1924. The image is taken looking down toward the lagoon with the hills in the background. The buildings along West Quay are in the left of the frame running parallel to the ships.
There are two men in the left foreground seated on the end of the wharf with their legs dangling over the water. A young woman is standing to their left and leaning towards them. Telegraph poles and wires are visible running along the front of the businesses on the quay.
Photographer unknown.
There are two men in the left foreground seated on the end of the wharf with their legs dangling over the water. A young woman is standing to their left and leaning towards them. Telegraph poles and wires are visible running along the front of the businesses on the quay.
Photographer unknown.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 219 x 195mm
Signature/Inscription
H B Art Gallery and Museum, Stamp, Stamped
135% Duotone, Inscription, Handwritten
135% Duotone, Inscription, Handwritten
Classification terms
Subject period
Subject date
1924
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 2828
Credit Line
gifted by Mr T C Barry
Other number(s)
m62/23, 2828, 76066
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