Celebration, Napier to Gisborne Railway
Maker
Sorrell & Son
Production date
1912
Current rights
Public Domain
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Object detail
About this object
Postcard featuring a view of the celebrations held for the turning of the first sod of the Napier to Gisborne Railway at Westshore on 29 January 1912.
The photograph shows a number of people in sailing boats along the Western Spit foreshore. Spectators are also standing on the road next to the shoreline. Several motor vehicles are parked along the road and there are also horses and carts visible in the distance.
Photographer, Sorrell & Son.
The photograph shows a number of people in sailing boats along the Western Spit foreshore. Spectators are also standing on the road next to the shoreline. Several motor vehicles are parked along the road and there are also horses and carts visible in the distance.
Photographer, Sorrell & Son.
Maker
Production date
1912
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white postcard photograph.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 87 x 138mm
Signature/Inscription
This photograph must be acknowledged to the - HAWKE'S BAY ART GALLERY & MUSEUM (Inc.), NAPIER., Stamp, Stamped
Classification terms
Subject period
Subject date
29 Jan 1912
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 5353 a
Credit Line
from the estate of Miss Muriel Finnis
Other number(s)
m77/20, 5353 a, 78739
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