Ahuriri and Western Spit
Production date
1879
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
View of Ahuriri and the Western Spit from Napier Hill. The date 1879 has been scratched into the negative. The road in the foreground of the image is possibly Napier Terrace. The street visible on the side of the hill is possibly Goldsmith Terrace. The old bridge linking West Quay and the Western Spit (Westshore) is visible in the bay. Two ships are visible in the harbour. Further unidentified ships are moored at the port.
Photographer, unknown.
Photographer, unknown.
Production date
1879
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph mounted in an album.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Photograph: Height x Width: 202 x 254mm
Album: Height x Width x Depth/Length: 401 x 330 x 55mm
Album: Height x Width x Depth/Length: 401 x 330 x 55mm
Signature/Inscription
C. D. Cornford 56/28, Stamp, Stamped
Classification terms
Subject period
Subject date
1879
Current rights
Credit Line
from the estate of Mr C D Cornford
Other number(s)
56/28, Album 12, 1943, 77648
Accession number
56/28
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