Headstone of Charles Combs Kenny
Maker
Carnell, Samuel
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
A photograph depicting a headstone that reads: In Memory of Charles Combs Kenny. Died October 23 rd 1871 Aged 20 Years. Erected by his brother Officers of the Electric Telegraph Dept as a mark of esteem.
The tombstone and grave are bordered with chains set between wooden pickets. The headstone has a Dunedin stonemason's mark. The photograph appears to have been taken in Napier.
The man is possibly a friend or member of the Russell Duncan family.
Photographer, Samuel Carnell.
Date unknown, possibly 1870s.
The tombstone and grave are bordered with chains set between wooden pickets. The headstone has a Dunedin stonemason's mark. The photograph appears to have been taken in Napier.
The man is possibly a friend or member of the Russell Duncan family.
Photographer, Samuel Carnell.
Date unknown, possibly 1870s.
Collection
Production place
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph glued to card, mounted in an album.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 102 x 62mm
Signature/Inscription
S. Carnell Photographer, Napier, N.Z., Printed, Printed
Classification terms
Subject period
Subject date
Circa 1875?
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 16006
Credit Line
gifted by Jasper Herrick
Other number(s)
m96/6 - 1, 16006, Album 1, 80300
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