Refugees, HMS Veronica, Napier
Maker
Robson, Edward Thomas
Current rights
Public Domain
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About this object
A photograph of a group of refugees of the Hawke's Bay earthquake on board the HMS Veronica in port at Napier. The refugees were being transported following the Hawke's Bay earthquake of 3 February 1931. The group is mostly men and women. One boy is visible in the centre of the group at the side of the vessel. The woman in the centre of the group holds her hand to her face. Many of the women have their backs to the camera or their faces turned away.
Photographer, Edward Robson.
Photographer, Edward Robson.
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Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 163 x 214mm
Signature/Inscription
E T Robson 37 Courtney Place Wellington, Stamp, Stamped
Classification terms
Subject person
Subject period
Subject date
Post 03 Feb 1931
Current rights
Caption
Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 15477
Credit Line
gifted by Peter Strothers
Other number(s)
15477, m2012/25/38, 83741
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