Tents, Napier Racecourse
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
An image depicting the tents used as temporary shelter at Napier Racecourse following the Hawke's Bay earthquake of 3 February 1931. The racecourse, now Anderson Park, has been turned into a tent city with roads, lighting and amenities. Sugar Loaf Hill is visible in the background of the image at the left.
Photographer, unknown.
Photographer, unknown.
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 70 x 115mm
Signature/Inscription
H.B. Art Gallery & Museum, Stamp, Stamped
Classification terms
Subject period
Subject date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 4352 a
Credit Line
gifted by Mrs Flora Ross
Other number(s)
4352 a, m71/12, 82989
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