Motuara Island, Queen Charlotte Sound

Maker
Duncan, Russell
Production date
30 Mar 1902
Current rights
Public Domain
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View of Motuara Island in Queen Charlotte Sound otherwise known as Totaranui taken on 30 March 1902.

The photograph has been taken from the shoreline of the island. On the left side of the photograph a small timber hut can be seen. A boat is moored nearby. Two men stand to the right of the hut.

A note on the album page reads: View on Motuara Island - This is about the spot where Capt Cook made experimental gardens - planting potatoes and other vegetables.

Photographer, Russell Duncan.
Production date
30 Mar 1902
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph mounted in an album.
Measurements
Album (closed): Height x Width x Depth/Length: 337 x 284 x 48mm
Photograph: Height x Width: 156 x 221mm
Subject period
Subject date
30 Mar 1902
Caption
Collection of Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 15750
Credit Line
gifted by Jasper Herrick
Other number(s)
m96/6-5, Album 5, 15750, 80745

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