Drawing rooms

Date: [1897-1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

By: Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959

Reference: PA1-f-195-82

Description: Portrait of Countess Ranfurly, and the drawing room in Government House, Wellington, taken between 1897-1903. The upper photograph (PA1-f-195-82-1) shows Lady Ranfurly, photographed in the grounds of Government House, Auckland, by Herman John Schmidt. The lower photograph (PA1-f-195-82-2) shows the drawing room of Government house, taken by an unknown photographer. Lower photograph identified from PA1-f-194-07 Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 416 x 286 mm (page size)

Date: 1909 - 1908 - 1912

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-196

Description: Shows a beach with trees and houses behind it. The Sugar Loaves are visible in the background The reverse shows the interior of a drawing room. An unidentified woman in a long purple dress is lying on a couch or day bed, reading. A wooden chair, a small table, curtains with wooden curtain rail, and cushions are visible. Maori and European artworks hang on the wall behind her, including a piupiu and a korowai. The title identifies the room as being the drawing room of the schoolhouse at Tokaanu. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 125 x 170 mm

Date: 1911

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-197

Description: Shows the interior of a drawing room. A fireplace (with what appears to be a carved wooden mantlepiece) has vases, flowers, and pictures on it. Framed artworks hang on the wall, including one that looks like the carved front of a Maori meeting house. A chair is next to the fireplace. Other furniture includes a wooden sideboard. A curtain hangs from a wooden curtain rail Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 125 x 170 mm

Date: 1898

By: Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944

Reference: A-353-018

Description: Shows the dining room and drawing room, each with its own fireplace. The drawing room has a corner window alcove. The shape and dimensions of the rooms are similar to those on the house plan at Plans-80-2646. The house plans were drawn up eventually by Clere Fitzgerald and Richmond in about 1898. Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Pencil on paper, 88 x 158 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - A73-128 - From the W H Field papers , A73-128..

Date: [between 1897 and 1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

Reference: PA1-f-195-81

Description: Exterior and drawing room of Government House, Wellington, taken by unidentified photographers during the residency of Lord and Lady Ranfurly. The upper photograph (PA1-f-195-81-1) shows the exterior. The lower photograph (PA1-f-195-81-2) shows the drawing room. The lower photograph is identified by PA1-f-194-06 Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 416 x 286 mm (page size)

Date: 1892

By: Clere, Fitzgerald and Richmond (Firm)

Reference: Plans-80-0567

Description: Shows details of mantlepieces for drawing and dining rooms; skylight; mouldings and architraves. The house was located at 110 The Terrace Inscriptions: Recto - centre left - Clere & Richmond, Architects, 13th Sept. 1892 Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour

Date: [1897-1903]

From: Ranfurly family: Collection

Reference: PA1-f-195-80

Description: Ballroom and drawing room in Government House, Wellington, taken by unidentified photographers during the residency of Lord and Lady Ranfurly. The upper photograph (PA1-f-195-80-1) shows the ballroom. The lower photograph (PA1-f-195-80-2) shows the drawing room. Upper photograph identified from PA1-f-194-20 Quantity: 2 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Two photographic prints mounted on album page, 416 x 286 mm (page size)

Date: 1909

From: Tesla Studios :Negatives of Wanganui and district taken by Alfred Martin, Frank Denton and Mark Lampe (Tesla Studios)

Reference: PAColl-4262-01

Description: Drawing room interior (probably taken in the home of Mrs D W Dove), Wanganui, 1909. Photograph by Frank J Denton. From photographers accession register - Dove, Mrs D W 1909 Inscriptions: On neg - 584, Dove, Mrs. Drawing Room Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 14.4 x 21.1 cm

Date: [189-?]

Reference: 1/2-018577-F

Description: Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: 1890s

Reference: 1/2-010924-F

Description: A drawing room interior photographed by an unknown photographer some time in the 1890s Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

Date: [ca 1887]

From: Royal Navy/New Zealand/ Samoan War album :Photographs

Reference: PA1-q-610-25-2

Description: Interior of the drawing room at the parsonage, Lawrence, photographed circa 1887. Photographer unidentified. Other - A photograph showing the other end of this room is at PA1-q-610-25-1 Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - Drawing Room, The Parsonage, Lawrence Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 10.9 x 16.1 cm, on album page 29.2 x 22.4 cm

Date: [192-?]

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

Reference: 1/2-000814-G

Description: Drawing room, looking towards a doorway leading to stairs in a hallway, showing furniture, and carpet. Photograph taken by William A Price circa 1920s. Other - For other photographs of the same house see 1/2-000355, 1/2-000815 and 1/2-000816 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: [ca 1895-1896]

From: Cameron, J G :Negatives of the Cameron and Haggitt families

Reference: 1/2-025108-G

Description: Drawing room in the Haggitt family house, photographed circa 1895-1896 by James Reynolds Cameron. Location of house unidentified, possibly Dunedin. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: 28 Dec 1846

From: Bambridge, William, 1819-1879 : Diary

Reference: qMS-0122-074

Description: Sketch by William Bambridge of his wife, Sophia, and their son William Samuel Bambridge, in their sitting room, at Purewa. The baby is sitting in a potato basket which has been hung from the ceiling by his mother. The sketch is on p 74 of the diary. Quantity: 1 page. Physical Description: Sepia ink 110 x 145 mm, on sheet 253 x 205 mm

Date: [1895 or 1896]

From: Cameron, J G :Negatives of the Cameron and Haggitt families

Reference: 1/2-025107-G

Description: Drawing room in the Haggitt family house, photographed in 1895 or 1896 by James Reynolds Cameron. Location of house unidentified, possibly Dunedin. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: ca 1890

From: Fell, Charles Yates, 1844-1918 :Photograph album

By: Fell, Charles Yates, 1844-1918

Reference: PA1-q-075-13-1

Description: Drawing room of "Fairfield", Brougham Street, Nelson. The drawing room seems to be quite cluttered from the angle that the photograph was taken. There are small statues of women on the tables and on the mantelpiece. There are photographs hanging on the wall, and also on the tables. There is one photograph of a woman in a wedding dress on the table closest to the photographer. There is a large mirror in a heavy gilt frame above the mantelpiece, and an opened parasol just to the left of the photographer. There is a large vase, with painted leaves and flowers on it, on one of the tables. Photograph taken by Charles Yates Fell ca 1890. ""Fairfield" was the home of Jane Maria and Arthur Atkinson. The Atkinsons were married soon after their arrival in New Zealand in 1853, and settled in Nelson in 1868. A lawyer, Arthur was a man of many interests including astronomy, natural history (he was known as "Spider" Atkinson), Maori language and culture. Charles Fell, Arthur's business partner married the Atkinson's daughter Edie in 1881. Along with his enthusiasm for photography (the Alexander Turnbull Library holds two large albums of his photographs), he painted watercolours, and had an interest in music. He was Mayor of Nelson from 1882-1887." (Information from caption used in "Darling, I'm home!" display). Exhibited in 'Darling, I'm Home!' exhibition at the National Library of New Zealand, 1 June - 5 July 1999. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: [ca 1900-1905]

From: Cameron, J G :Negatives of the Cameron and Haggitt families

Reference: 1/2-024903-G

Description: Drawing room interior at the Macandrew house (possibly Colinswood) in Dunedin, circa 1900-1905. Framed pictures hang against pattered wallpaper. Chairs, and a coal scuttle, are in the foreground. A screen with Japanese motifs is on the left. A fireplace surround is on the right. Pot plants sit in the fireplace. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass dry plate negative

Date: [ca 1905]

From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/1-010473-G

Description: Drawing room in a house, photographed circa 1905 by Steffano Webb of Christchurch. Owner of house unidentified. Location of house also unidentified, possibly Christchurch. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [between 1880 and 1900]

From: Beauchamp family :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-5260-1-06

Description: Drawing room, taken in the late nineteenth century, by an unknown photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print 10.7 x 15.1 cm

Date: 1933

From: Chapman-Taylor, James Walter, 1878-1958: Collection relating to two Chapman-Taylor houses built for Mr and Mrs Barkeley-Smith.

Reference: PAColl-3289-1-15-2

Description: Interior view of the drawing room at "Woodhill", Chatsworth Road Silverstream, taken in 1933 by the architect, James Walter Chapman-Taylor. Adzed beams supporting the ceiling can be seen. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).