View of Napier

Maker
Swan and Wrigglesworth
Current rights
Public Domain
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Object detail

About this object
Carte de visite with a view of Napier.

The photograph has been taken from Napier Hill looking south west, possibly in 1867. The street that runs across the photograph in the foreground is Browning Street. The Bank of New Zealand stands on the corner of Browning Street and Hastings Street. Behind the Bank of New Zealand, Tennyson Street and Emerson Street are visible.

The Inner Harbour is visible in the distance.

Photographer, Swan and Wrigglesworth.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Carte de visite black and white photograph mounted on card.
Measurements
Height x Width: 105 x 63mm
Signature/Inscription
Swan & Wrigglesworth,
Photographers.
Wellington and Napier,
New Zealand., Printed, Printed
H.B. Art Gallery and Museum, Stamp, Stamped
Subject person
Subject period
Caption
Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 3314
Credit Line
gifted by Mr A H Robinson
Other number(s)
m65/10, 3314, 79635

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