1902 Coronation Celebrations

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About this object

At the time of the coronation of Edward VII, celebrations were held around New Zealand. This photograph shows a group of Circus performers and firemen posing on Marine Parade with a large inflatable ball, possibly after the celebration parade through the CBD.

Production date

1902

Production period

1900s/20th Century

Media/Materials description

Black and white photograph mounted on card

Media/Materials

Photographs/Paper Products/Man-made Materials

Measurements

photograph: Length x Width: 152 x 110mm
mount: Length x Width: 249 x 195mm

Signature/Inscription

Coronation Celebration 1902, Inscription, Handwritten

Classification terms

Print, Photographic
Documentary Artifact
Communication Artifacts

Subject person

King Edward VII; 09 Nov 1841; 06 May 1910

Subject period

1900s/20th Century

Subject date

1902

Current rights

Public Domain

Credit Line

gifted by the estate of Bernadette Hartshorn

Other number(s)

2021/32/1, 99341

Accession number

2021/32/1

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Subject place

Marine Parade Napier Central Business District Napier Hawke's Bay North Island New Zealand Polynesia Oceania

Subject category

Ceremonies Community and people Archive classification Social activities Celebrations Public gatherings Royalty

Subject auto tags

Trousers Tree Monochrome photography Monochrome Crew Team History Personal protective equipment Vintage clothing Sphere

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