Anthropomorphism

Date: 1980 - 1999

By: Peter, Juliet, 1915-2010

Reference: A-434-003

Description: Cartoon shows three men with cow's heads, standing at a sign to the Ngaio Gorge. One hold a chart or map, and one holds a shovel. The third one comments that the bush problem might be side-stepped by other developments. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 311 x 222 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1965

By: Morrison, Colin Nichol, active 1930-1970s

Reference: Eph-C-DOG-1950s-01/02

Description: One poster shows an exhausted sheepdog handler collapsed beside a pen inwhich his dogs sit, while three sheep stand outside looking in at the dogs. The text reads: "It may be hard to swallow, but our supper won't be, so make it a date, Makotuku Hall, May 15th. The Dog Trial Ball" The other poster shows male and female sheepdogs dressed in evening wear, waltzing together. The text reads: "Yes, sir!. It really is something. The Dog Trial Ball, Makotuku Hall, May 15th. Admission 5/-, 7/6, 10/-". Quantity: 2 drawing(s). Physical Description: Coloured pencil on sheets 380 x 500 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr Colin Nichol Morrison, Waipukurau, in 2009. Transfers: Donation taken in Acquisitions distributed from there..

Date: 2010

By: Artis Gallery

Reference: ArtEph-2010-C-01

Description: Brochure reproduces 25 paintings by Ray Ching, each based on a moral adage. Subjects are rabbits, hedgehogs, hawks, cats, kiwi, ducks, geese, huia, Pelorus Jack, monkeys, swans, blackbirds, roosters, cows, horses, unicorn, possum, tuatara, pukeko and magpie. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Digital prints on brochure, 230 x 840 mm, folded in four to 230 x 210 mm

Date: 1984

Reference: Eph-B-PEACE-1984-01

Description: Small poster advertises a concert to raise funds for the Beyond ANZUS Conference. The illustration show a kiwi singing into a microphone and playing a guitar on stage. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 330 x 238 mm.

Date: 1982 - 1983

By: Wardell Brothers and Company

Reference: Eph-E-FOOD-Shop-1982-02

Description: Sheet shows a rooster with human hands holding a blank sign on which current bargains could be handwritten. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Screen print, 1020 x 760 mm. Provenance: Acquired in 1983.

Date: 1882

By: Thomas De La Rue & Company

Reference: Eph-A-CARDS-Birthday-1882-01

Description: Small non-folding card shows a beachside scene of three penguins in mob caps, around a central mound on which sits a newly-hatching penguin chick. The adult penguins hold cards in their beaks, their composite message reading "Many happy / returns / of the day". The verso gives the name of the printer, and the series no. 166. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 70 x 104 mm.

Date: 1979

By: Samson Paints Ltd; A.H.I. Martin Printing Company

Reference: Eph-D-PAINT-1979-01

Description: Colour chart of 108 colours of enamel paint. Illustrations includes anthropomorphic kiwis engaged in house and boat painting, and photographs of house interiors and exteriors. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, on chart 432 x 552 mm.

Date: 1968 - 1978

By: International Wool Secretariat; Evans, Norma Mae, 1924-2017

Reference: Eph-D-WOOL-1970s-01/07

Description: Includes: Wool has natural affinity for dye - keeps its colour beauty (shows sheep drinking red wine (3 copies) Wool has natural insulation ... is warmest (Shows sheep on a toboggan) Wool has natural flame-resistance - is safest (Shows sheep wearing a fireman's helmet and medal) Wool has natural elasticity - is most comfortable (Shows sheep bouncing over hurdles) Wool naturally absorbs moisture vapor - never feels clammy (Shows sheep playing tennis) Wool has natural beauty - looks best (Shows sheep painting a picture) (3 copies) Wool has natural drape - tailors best (3 copies) Date possibly estimated from "Wool; a history of New Zealand's wool industry", by Bill Carter and John MacGibbon (Wellington, 2003), page 287. Quantity: 7 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, 710 x 505 mm.

Date: 1986

From: Ephemera of quarto size relating to confectionery, chocolate, sweets, ice-cream and other sweet foods

By: Van Camp Chocolate Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-CONFECTIONERY-1986-01

Description: Sales catalogue generously illustrated with photographs of chocolate confectionery designed for Easter, including foil-covered anthropomorphic Easter bunnies, variously packaged Easter eggs, shaped rabbits and hens, and Easter eggs based around the "Footrot Flats" characters. Attached is a circular letter and blank order form from distributor Moore Wilson & Co. Ltd Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 12 pages, 297 x 212 mm. Provenance: Acquired in the late 1980s.

Date: 1958

From: [Programmes and ephemera relating to lifesaving, surf life-saving, including programmes of the New Zealand Surf Life Saving Association. 1958-1959]

By: New Zealand Water Safety Council; R E Owen (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-LIFESAVING-1958-01

Description: Pamphlet advises on safe methods of swimming, diving, fishing, boating. The back cover shows illustrations of the Holger-Nielsen artificial respiration technique, and lists the golden rules of safe swimming. The front cover shows at the left an owl wearing a mortar board, bathing suit and spectacles and carrying an inflated lifebelt. Other images around him show figures surfing, swimming, diving, rowing, fishing, boating and lifesaving. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) in programme.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on pamphlet folded to 187 x 215 mm. Provenance: Donated by Owen Spearpoint from the estate of Brian Edward Spearpoint, 2014.

Date: 1970 - 1979

From: [Posters of around A2 and A1 size related to radio programmes, radio stations. 1960-1989]

By: Radio Hauraki (Radio station)

Reference: Eph-D-RADIO-1970s-01

Description: Poster shows a yellow kite with a face, and with a long "tail" tied with seventeen bows. A biplane files in the distance at the right. Beyond the kite is a cloud, superimposed with the words "The Fifth Annual Radio Hauraki Kite Day" as if written in rope. Below and around are coloured musical notes, and three smiling "notes" with legs walk in a line at the lower edge. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 550 x 373 mm.

Date: 1960-1974

From: [Ephemera and packaging found under the seats of the Grand Circle, St James Theatre Wellington, at the time of refurbishment in 1997]

By: Heards Limited

Reference: Eph-F-THEATRE-1960/1974-01

Description: Pink packet for a 4 1/2 ounce packet of chocolate-covered raisins. One side shows an illustration of a "girl" peanut in a stripe sunhat, striped skirt and sunglasses, carrying a basket of grapes. The other side shows a scattering of chocolate-coated raisins. Date is an estimate based on the "retro" style of the illustration. Researcher Darian Zam (in an email 14 November 2018), states: "I know these boxes were still in use in the early 1970s, because they have been found with caches of late 1960s-early 1970s packaging ephemera. All the packaging was swapped out for new designs about 1975, teeing with major restructure of the business, and when the factory moved from Parnell to more rural Waiuku. My assessment is these were designed and in use in the 1960s. And remained in use until about 1974" Quantity: 1 Other printed ephemera item(s).

Date: 1980

From: Various artists :[Posters advertising performances by popular music groups, singers, musicians, and rock bands performing in New Zealand in 1980].

Reference: Eph-D-MUSIC-Popular-1980-14

Description: Posters shows a spotlighted section at top centre, wherein three anthopomorphised yellow musical notes walk smilingly in step. The resr of the poster surface is covered with an all-over pattern of red musical notes on a deep violet background. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 570 x 395 mm.

Date: 1971

By: National Safety Association of New Zealand

Reference: Eph-A-ELECTRICITY-1971-01

Description: Folded pamphlet shows on the front cover a licture of Mr Safety Watt whose body is a light bulb, his head an electric plug, and his arms electric cords.Inside shows the existing and new configurations for the colour codes for flexible electric cords. Text lists more safety rules around electricity. This pamphlet is overprinted with the name of the issuer, the Hutt Valley Electric Power & Gas Board. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on both sides of sheet, 133 x 244 mm. folded to 133 x 82 mm. Provenance: Donated by Owen Spearpoint, from the estate of Brian Edward Spearpoint, in 2014.

Date: 1947

From: Rountree, Harry, 1878-1950: [Ephemera and posters accessioned 2019]

By: Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

Reference: Eph-C-GRAPHIC-ARTS-Rountree-02

Description: British road safety poster shows an illustration of a dog dressed up as a policeman, carrying a small rabbit with a plaster on its head towards the hospital. The small rabbit has been involved in an accident, and eight other rabbits crowd after the policemen, some weeping. In the background, another policeman takes down particulars from a squirrel, the van driver involved in the accident. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, , 250 x 382 mm.

Date: 1940

From: Rountree, Harry, 1878-1950: [Ephemera and posters accessioned 2019]

By: George Philip & Son Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-GRAPHIC-ARTS-Rountree-02

Description: Card advertising the Co-Operative Wholesale Society features a pop-up three-dimensional grocery shop counter, and inside, an account of the CWS, with photographs of its first store at Rochdale, a colliery at Shilbottle, a clothing factory at Broughton, ironworks at Keighley, boot and shoe works at Leicester, biscuit factory at Crumpsall, and a cabinet factory at Radcliffe. One panel shows an illustration by Harry Rountree of a mother rabbit returning home from the Co-Op with her many children and exclaiming to her husband "Look what we got for the money!" Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on light card, 215 x 430 mm, folded to 110 x 215 mm.

Date: 1920-1940

From: Rountree, Harry, 1878-1950: [Ephemera and posters accessioned 2019]

Reference: Eph-A-GRAPHIC-ARTS-Rountree-03/12

Description: Includes 10 card designs (with duplicates making a total of 23 cards): 03. Best wishes for your birthday (Bird delivers card and cake to owl in hollow tree) (2 copies) 04. Happy birthday (Chicken just emerged from its shell) (2 copies) 05. Happy birthday (Duckling holds a toy yacht) (4 copies) 06. Happy birthday (Rabbit "girl" holds doll and bunch of flowers) (2 copies) 07. Happy birthday (Robin postman delivers card to squirrel mother and child at their door in a hollow tree) 08. Happy birthday (Two owls on a branch in the moonlight) (3 copies) 09. Happy birthday greetings (Dog and girl sitting up at a table) (2 copies) 10. Happy birthday greetings (Robin delivers card to rabbit who stands amongst his new toys) (3 copies) 11. Many happy returns (Dog carries basketful of kittens) (2 copies) 12. Wishing you a happy birthday (Procession of five party guests carrying presents, walking to the left) (2 copies) Quantity: 10 colour photo-mechanical print(s) plus some duplicates as listed. Physical Description: Offset print on cards folded to 100 x 132 mm.

Date: 1930-1947

From: Rountree, Harry, 1878-1950: [Ephemera and posters accessioned 2019]

Reference: Eph-A-GRAPHIC-ARTS-Rountree

Description: Includes: Rountree, Harry. There's nothing like it! Cherry Blossom Tonette dark stain boot polish. Display card [featuring Rountree’s famous Cherry Blossom mouse-faced bird. [1930s?] Co-operative Wholesale Society. Buy C.W.S. products and get your "divi". Fold-out, pop-up advertising piece, c 1940 Birthday cards - 10 designs. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1930-1949

From: Rountree, Harry, 1878-1950: [Ephemera and posters accessioned 2019]

By: Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

Reference: Eph-C-GRAPHIC-ARTS-Rountree-01

Description: British road safety poster shows an illustration of a white duck shouting orders to her charges, five yellow ducklings with green neck-scarves. There arre standing at a pedestrian crossing, waiting to cross the road. The traffic on the road consists of a squirrel on a bicycle and a rabbit on a scooter. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 255 x 385 mm.

Date: 1930-1947

From: Rountree, Harry, 1878-1950: [Ephemera and posters accessioned 2019]

Reference: Eph-A-GRAPHIC-ARTS-Rountree-01

Description: British display card featuring a mouse-faced long-legged bird or bat. It wears shiny lace-up shoes, a yellow hat, red and blue wings, and carries a tin of boot polish (specifically for brown leather) decorated with cherries. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph on card, 235 x 178 mm.