Temporary Hospital, Napier Racecourse

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About this object

An image of the temporary hospital at Napier Racecourse following the Hawke's Bay earthquake of 3 February 1931. Some patients are visible lying in the A-frame tents constructed in rows at the racecourse. Nurses, doctors, orderlies and visitors are visible amongst the patients and tents. Vehicles are visible in front of the tents.

Photographer, Edward Robson.

Maker

Edward Robson; 1875; 1953

Production technique

Photography

Media/Materials description

Black and white photograph.

Media/Materials

Photographs/Paper Products/Man-made Materials

Measurements

Height x Width: 163 x 214mm

Signature/Inscription

E.T. Robson, 37 Courtenay Place, Stamp, Stamped

Classification terms

Print, Photographic
Documentary Artifact
Communication Artifacts

Subject period

1930s/20th Century

Subject date

Post 03 Feb 1931

Current rights

Public Domain

Caption

Collection of Hawke’s Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Tā-ū-rangi, 15481

Credit Line

gifted by Peter Strothers

Other number(s)

15481, m2012/25/8, 83750

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Subject place

Napier Hawke's Bay North Island New Zealand Polynesia Oceania

Subject category

Hawke's Bay earthquake 1931 Archive classification Community and people Hospitals Health and medical care Parks and reserves Public Places Motor vehicles Transport Nursing

Subject auto tags

Wheel Tire Car Vehicle Motor vehicle Sky Classic car Classic Plant Antique car

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