National Tobacco Building
Maker
Hurst, Arthur Bendigo
Current rights
Public Domain
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Object detail
About this object
Mounted photograph of the National Tobacco Company Ltd. building in Ahuriri, Napier, designed by J A Louis Hay. The view shows the front entrance steps, doors and sunray arch. There are shade canopies over the windows.
Detailing on the entrance doors was carved by Walter Marquand of Hastings.
Detailing on the entrance doors was carved by Walter Marquand of Hastings.
Production period
Media/Materials description
Black and white photograph adhered to card mount
Measurements
Height x Width: 212 x 262mm
Height x Width: 129 x 193mm
Height x Width: 129 x 193mm
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Subject person
Subject period
Current rights
Credit Line
gifted by Ruth Munro on behalf of Margaret Hay
Other number(s)
2019/23/50, 96717
Accession number
2019/23/50
Public comments
National Tobacco Building wooden entrance doors Carved by Walter Marquand (1873 - 1943) A carving tutor at Hastings High School who have several pieces carved by Walter. Walter was - Born St Peter’s Port Guernsey Island Arrived New Zealand 1908 on SS Tainui II with Wife Elizabeth (1869 - 1916) and 3 children - 2 more children born in NZ
- Ann posted one year ago.