Wreaths

Reference: PAColl-1495

Description: Quantity: 2 colour original photographic print(s).

Date: 1929

By: Robson and Boyer (Firm)

Reference: PAColl-4273

Description: Three photographs of Admiral Byrd laying a wreath at a war memorial and talking to disabled soldiers in 1929. Photographer was Robson & Boyer. Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1851

By: Wyon, William, 1795?-1851; Hunt, Frederick Knight, 1868-1945; Hunt, Cecilia Appelina, 1845-1932

Reference: Curios-005-027

Description: Medal recto shows a profile head of Albert, consort of Queen Victoria. The verso shows a wreath of laurel leaves, around the words "For service". The medal appears to have been presented to James Glaisher, the father of Cecilia Appeline Glaisher, wife of Frederick Everard Hunt. James Glaisher was the maternal grandfather of Frederick Knight Hunt, amongst whose papers this medal came to the Library Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Bronze medal, 49 mm diameter, housed in brown leather case, lined in white satin and purple velvet, 80 x 80 x 13 mm.

Date: 2014 - 2015

By: Just Teasing Hairdressing

Reference: Eph-D-HAIR-2014-01

Description: Wall calendar on a single sheet shows a group photograph of five women dressed in floral fabrics and wearing floral wreaths on their heads. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Digital print, 575 x 400 mm.

Date: [ca 1937-1950]

From: Curnow, Elizabeth, 1911-2005 :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-4322

Description: Photographs of a journey ca 1947 to Christchurch Airport from the Caxton Press building in a small electric car by Glover, Fairburn and Betty Curnow possibly to see Rex Fairburn off on a journey. Two photographs show him wearing a laurel wreath made by Betty Curnow and taking a ceremonial drink of beer from a baby's pot. Also includes photographs from 1937 of a trip to Piha by the Curnows, Rex and Geoff Fairburn, Prof(?) Paxton, and Norman Richmond, including images of Allen Curnow in swimsuit, Rex Fairburn with seaweed on beach, and group photograph. Dating of the Christchurch photographs is by part of an Yvonne de Carlo film poster visible behind the car for the film Song of Scheherazade which came out in 1947. Quantity: 10 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: 1990

From: [Ephemera relating to Anzac and First and Second World War, and later war events in New Zealand and overseas, and anniversaries of the landing at Anzac Cove. 1990-1999]

By: Twizel Returned Services Association

Reference: Eph-A-ANZAC-1990-01

Description: Circular drinks coaster commemorating the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915. Shows a central image of "Simpson and his donkey" (John Simpson Kirkpatrick), surrounded by a laurel wreath. Also includes "Your choice for their lifetime". 4th edition (Passed to Serials) Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on circular card, diameter 95 mm. Provenance: Donated in 2008.

Date: 1988

From: Exhibition prints from Post Office Documentary Project

Reference: PAColl-D-0939

Description: Photograph of the illuminated frontage of the Tapawera Post Office. A large wreath has been placed in front of the mail slot. There is a public telephone box to the left. Taken by an unidentified photographer at 9.40 pm. Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 140 x 215 mm (visible print) with mount

Date: 2 Jun 1968

From: Holland, Roy, 1894-1975:Portraits of Labour politicians, and lantern slides compiled by Harry Holland; also WW2 veterans on parade, including Sir Stephen Weir

Reference: 1/2-080892-F

Description: Wreath laying ceremony during a reunion of 6th Field Regiment, 2nd NZEF, Christchurch, 2 June 1968. Shows Major-General Sir Stephen Weir (left), also R C Holland (centre), and C L Hunter (right). Photographer unidentified. Other - Note on back of file print of 1/2-080891 reads: "The '53' on the red and navy blue artillery background is the unit number on all unit vechicles, signposts and tracks for identification - guidance" Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1925 - 1930

By: Old Contemptibles Association; New Zealand Returned Services Association

Reference: Eph-C-WAR-WI-1925-01

Description: Certificate shows a wreathed sword and a medal at the left, and a column draped in a Union Jack at the right. Private Tommy Atkins is a slang name for a common soldier in the British Army, particularly during the First World War. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print mounted on card, 252 x 382 mm. Provenance: Previously presented to the N.Z.R.S.A. by Wellington Branch O.C.A. Transfers: From Drawings & Prints Collection - - Other material of the same provenance housed in Drawings Paintings and Prints, and Photographic Archive..

From: Corbould, Richard, 1757-1831 :[Milton's Paradise Lost. Between 1780 and 1830]

Reference: A-150-002

Description: Adam and Eve standing beneath an apple tree. Adam is dropping a wreath and pushing Eve away from him. She holds a branch of the apple tree in front of both of them Other Titles - Wreathed, dropped, Paradise Lost book line Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink & wash, 190 x 140 mm

Date: 1950 - 1969

By: Cadbury Fry Hudson Ltd; Quality Transfer Company (S.I.) Ltd; Sneddon Hayward (N.Z.) Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-FOOD-Labels-01/04

Description: Four different labels manufactured by Quality Transfer Co. (S.I.) Ltd and by Sneddon Hayward (N.Z.) Ltd, for Cadbury's, makers of Bourn-Vita. These label transfers were issued in canisters of Bourn-Vita. Each decal shows an oval floral wreath in the centre, and the names of four food products above and below: 1. Flour, [used], currants, cocoa 2. Flour, cocoa, sago, tapioca (2 copies) 3. Biscuits, tea, rice, peanuts 4. [Used], walnuts, oatmeal, coffee Verso gives instructions about how to cut up and apply the transfers to containers. States that "every Bourn-vita canister has a similar transfer with a choice of four name slips. There are 12 different combinations of 4 - altogether 24 different name slips, enabling you to collect a lovely set that will add the finishing touch to your kitchen". Quantity: 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour offset prints on transfers 70 x 70 mm. Provenance: Donated by Shirley Barclay for the McLaughlin family, in 2010.

Date: April 1932

From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper

Reference: EP-0969-1/2-G

Date: 1900 - 1950

By: Porteous, John, 1867-1949

Reference: A-353-007

Description: Shows a worn wooden cross, with a wreath of blue flowers, with a daisy and two poppies, growing alongside. Inscriptions: Backing board recto - top centre - Aguila, or Agusta. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 190 x 145 mm. Provenance: Donated by David Tait in 2002. Previously owned by the Porteous family (John Porteous). Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - A2001-352.

Date: [1940s-1960s]

From: Sutch, Margaret Shirley, 1918-1998 :Photographs

By: Andrew, Stanley Polkinghorne, 1878-1964; Polyfoto Studio

Reference: PAColl-9672

Description: Photographs relating to Margaret Shirley Sutch and her brother Edward John (Ted) Sutch. Quantity: 18 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints

Date: 1940 - 1942

By: Pinkney, Frank, 1901?-1943

Reference: Curios-039-011

Description: Brass cap badge featuring a globe in a laurel wreath with a British crown and lion at the top. The globe shows Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia. Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Brass metal badge with clasp, 47 x 40 mm (irreg.) Transfers: Part of a collection received into Photographic Archive; material transferred to other sections from there.

Date: 1944

From: [Calendars for the years of the 1940s, of approximately A3 size].

Reference: Eph-C-CALENDAR-1944-02

Description: Patriotic calendar shows the emblem of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force: the initials NZ inside a fern wreath, topped with a crown, with the word "Onward" beneath. The small attached calendar has an illustration of an hourglass, a candle and holly leaves beside the word "Greetings". Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on board 246 x 194 mm, with attached calendar 70 x 125 mm. Provenance: Purchased from a private owner via Trademe, in April 2010.

Date: 1931 - 1939

From: Rykers, Leslie Bertram Archibald, 1897-1976 :[Original art works for, and print of, advertisements, greeting cards, and illustrations for Auckland Star and Brett's Christmas annuals, mostly 1920s-1930s. Artwork by Neville L and Trevor Rykers, 1940s and 1950s].

Reference: B-185-045

Description: Design for a 21st birthday card shows a beribboned gold key with 21 as its unlocking shape. It moves through blue clouds towards a golden globe of the Earth, garlanded in pink flowers. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - L.R. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Gouache and airbrush watercolour, on sheet folded to 233 x 184 mm, with pencil wording on draughting paper overlay

Date: [ca 1912]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000456-G

Description: View of the memorial fountain and statue of Sir John Logan Campbell at the Manukau Road entrance to Cornwall Park. The statue depicts Sir John in mayoral robes, holding the Deed of Gift. A wreath can be seen laid at the base of the statue. The fountain and statue are surrounded by a metal fence. Mount St John Domain is in the distance. Photograph taken by William A Price, possibly on the death of Sir John Logan Campbell, Jun 1912. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - Cornwall Park. Auckland. 709 The fountain and statue were erected at the Manukau Road entrance to Cornwall Park by public subscription in appreciation of the donor's generosity. It was unveiled on 24 May 1906 by Lord Plunket. Sir John died in June 1912. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1978

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AW-1654

Description: Frames 1 to 8 show members of a group carrying a wreath of chrysanthemums, and laying it at the Cenotaph. The leaders in the group are a woman and a young man (her son?) followed by a group of about a dozen men and women. Frames 9 to 12 show Lisa van Hulst wearing a mask in frames 10 & 11, and holding a doll under a large patterned scarf (or throw). Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film

Date: 1978

From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs

Reference: AW-1653

Description: Frames 1 and 2 show people at Barry Thomas's "Vacant lot of cabbages". In frame one two women are eating (possibly some form of cabbage salad after the cabbages were fully grown (see also Ans Westra images (AW-1649, AW-1650, AW-1651, and AW-1652). A large number are standing watching proceedings in frame two. Frames 3 to 9 show a pair of pottery figures in the shape of a king and queen in an unidentified gallery. A man is sitting reading a newspaper near the Cenotaph (frame 10), and a woman with a young man (her son?) are seen with a wreath of chrysanthemums to be laid at the Cenotaph. Unless otherwise stated, all persons are unidentified. Photographs taken by Ans Westra. Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra, accompanying the corresponding proof sheet Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film