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 the merchant firm 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 are 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 in an album.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Photograph: Height x Width: 181 x 234mm
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 person
Subject period
Subject date
1874-1897
Current rights
Credit Line
from the estate of Mr C D Cornford
Other number(s)
56/28, Album 12, 1969, 77734
Accession number
56/28
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