Napier Mardi Gras Float
Production date
Circa 1913
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
A photograph of a horse drawn float possibly from the first Napier Mardi Gras festival held in 1913.
The float is drawn by a small team of dray horses yoked to a cart. On the cart a small thatched hut is constructed with painted faux brick walls. Outside several men are standing in traditional Scottish styles of dress. A standard of Scotland is flying from a pole at the rear of the cart. Several other men in suits and hats are seated at the front of the cart near the driver.
Along the unidentified Napier street men, women and children observe the parade. There are onlookers in the foreground of the image and in the background standing behind a white picket fence. Another group parading on foot in formal uniforms appear to be following the float.
Photographer, unknown.
Date, 1913.
The float is drawn by a small team of dray horses yoked to a cart. On the cart a small thatched hut is constructed with painted faux brick walls. Outside several men are standing in traditional Scottish styles of dress. A standard of Scotland is flying from a pole at the rear of the cart. Several other men in suits and hats are seated at the front of the cart near the driver.
Along the unidentified Napier street men, women and children observe the parade. There are onlookers in the foreground of the image and in the background standing behind a white picket fence. Another group parading on foot in formal uniforms appear to be following the float.
Photographer, unknown.
Date, 1913.
Production date
Circa 1913
Production place
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph mounted on card printed with a decorative frame.
Media/Materials
Measurements
photograph: Height x Width: 88 x 140mm
card: Height x Width: 202 x 247mm
card: Height x Width: 202 x 247mm
Signature/Inscription
H.B. Art Gallery and Museum, Stamp, Stamped
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Subject period
Current rights
Credit Line
gifted by Dr Harold Berry
Other number(s)
1832, 78512
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