Napier Mardi Gras
Maker
Sorrell, Percy Caz
Production date
Circa 1913
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
A photograph of a Napier Mardi Gras procession down Hastings Street. The photograph possibly depicts a scene from the first Napier Mardi Gras festival held in late December 1913. In the foreground a dray horse is pulling a small cart with two people seated inside. Following behind are two women dressed as nurses and pushing a pram. Two people dressed as clowns follow holding a small sedan chair. Following this are a group of men standing on a buggy that is pulled by two horses. The men are in silver helmets and uniforms, this is possibly a fire brigade float. The front of a motorised truck is visible in the distance.
The street is lined with spectators including many young children. A group of young girls in white dresses and hats are visible in the right foreground of the image. The entrance to the Arcade, situated between Hastings Street and Marine Parade, is visible in the background left of the image. Note the tram lines along the street.
Photographer, Percy Sorrell.
Date, 1913.
The street is lined with spectators including many young children. A group of young girls in white dresses and hats are visible in the right foreground of the image. The entrance to the Arcade, situated between Hastings Street and Marine Parade, is visible in the background left of the image. Note the tram lines along the street.
Photographer, Percy Sorrell.
Date, 1913.
Production date
Circa 1913
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Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 107 x 165mm
Signature/Inscription
H.B. Art Gallery & Museum, Stamp, Stamped
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Subject period
Subject date
1913
Current rights
Credit Line
gifted by Dr Harold Berry
Other number(s)
m59/14, 2335, 78674
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