Lighting

Date: 1933

From: [Ephemera of quarto size, sales catalogues and pamphlets related to radio and radio equipment, transmission, radio stations and radio clubs in New Zealand]

By: Electric Lamp House Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-RADIO-1933-01

Description: Sales catalogue for products of the company, including accumulators, adaptors, aerial wires, batteries, bells, chokes, condensers, connectors, cords, dials, electric jugs, radiators, cookers, toasters, clocks, lamps, kettles, headphones, amps, meters, microphones, plugs, radios, resistors, sockets, telephones, valves, etc. Quantity: 1 volume(s) catalogue book.. Physical Description: Catalogue of 64 pages, illustrated, 278 x 218 mm.

Date: 1935 - 1936

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: New Zealand sportsman (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-D-CABOT-Carnival-1935-01

Description: Arrangement of text, black on yellow. Urges patrons to see "thrilling contests under latest electrical indicators". Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print, 760 x 508 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1992

From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[Cartoons on topics of defence, politics, social issues, whimsy, medical issues, pollution, conservationists, trade unions, space exploration, animals, police & crime, Television, farming, sport, war, and transport. 1970-1990s].

By: Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923-

Reference: B-145-107/114

Description: Includes cartoons on: Snowy weather wlecomed by power authorities and ski equipment retailers; the North Island begs the South Island for electricity; private sales of electricity companies; God makes a long distance call to Christchurch M.E.D. on behalf of the Sisters of Mercy Convent; Basil Brush says "Boom! Boom!", about Wellington Gas Co.; power cuts and digital clocks; North Islanders save less power; Lambton Quay uses a lot of light power at night. Inscriptions: Recto - Signed, but almost all undated, by artist. Arrangement: Arranged chronologically, according to the dates of "Dominion" clippings in Heath's albums (at E-521/547-q). Those not found in the albums have been given estimated dates. Quantity: 8 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, sizes approximately 380 x 500 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1996.

From: J J Niven & Company Ltd :Negatives and advertising lantern slides relating to J J Niven & Co., Gisborne, and the manufacture of machinery

By: J J Niven & Company Ltd; Archer, J, active 1975

Reference: PA11-067

Description: Lantern slides are cinema advertising slides for J J Niven and Company (4 the same), and products - fluorescent lights (1), Sternol motor oil (2) and Colchester lathes (1) Quantity: 8 colour lantern slide(s).

Date: 1959 - 1972

By: Sheppard, Peter Lewis, 1941-; Carnachan, Simon, active 1970s-2010s; Dinsdale, Eric Kipling, 1922-1992; Edridge Hoskins Johns (Firm); New Zealand. Ministry of Works. Architectural Division; Sheppard, Fergus George Frederick, 1908-1997

Reference: E-190-f

Description: Includes plans for: preliminary restoration diagram, north transept window, trusses in nave and chancel area, spire cross profile, north transept wall, detail of bronze spire cross, foundation details, Reliance sprinkler system, north transept wall, brackets for choir pews, south transept repairs, annexes, rubbish bin surround, notice-board design, straightening and bracing end wall in north aisle extension, addition to existing fence, new exit door, mens changing room, new toilets to south transept annex, new seating and stone slabs, details to south transept, part roof plan, new north transept exit door, new rear fence, curator's office, new windows to north transept annex walls, new windows to east annex, new electrical services in curator's office, kitchen fittings, curator's lock-up cupboard, three floodlight boxes, view from Thorndon Quay, removable stage, display unit in north transept, piano castors, tables, external services, pin boards, Seddon brass, new trellis and picket fence, entrance paving, noticeboard lettering, new telephone shelves, basement electrical requirements, Balcombe Brown brass, light fittings, new steps outside kitchen, exit light boxes, floodlight poles,north transept floor hatches,lighting controls, footrests for pews, supports for stage lights, restoration of bell mechanism, elevation of new organ, landscaping paving. Other architects contributing were: J A Douglas, students Simon Carnachan, Crispin Kay and Paul Lenihan, E K Dinsdale, Edridge Hoskins Johns, Lyth, Daish, Ministry of Works, H Te G, G. S., F.G.F.Sheppard, S.I.O., J R Blake-Kelly. Bell repairs drawn by Whitechapel Bell Foundry Ltd (London) Quantity: 88 photocopy/ies bound in volume.. Physical Description: Photocopies, bound in volume, 463 x 312 mm.

Date: 1986 - 1988

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929- :[Architectural plans. 1950-1990s]

By: Gherzi Eastern Ltd

Reference: Plans-2006-058-491/497

Description: Plans for earthing, transformer, power distribution, lighting, storage water heaters, socket outlets. Seven of a total of 19 drawings. Original file number was 004.02.03.021 Quantity: 7 plan(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Blueprints, sizes varying up to 765 x 1020 mm Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1524 - To Photographic Archive - Photographs and slides.

Date: 1923

By: Turnbull, Thomas, 1824-1907

Reference: Plans-80-1681

Description: Shows longitudinal section B.B, and ground and first floor plans Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Contractor C L Dentice Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on cream paper

Date: 1944

By: Electric Lamp House Ltd; Blundell Brothers Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-ELECTRICITY-1944-01

Description: Sales catalogue for products of the company, including electrical accessories, lighting, electrical appliances, radios, crystal set parts, radio hardware, valves, electric circuitry. Gives a 14-page list of American and other international radio stations and their call numbers. The front cover shows a composite illustration of the use of radio communication in wartime. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Catalogue of 192 pages, 220 x 140 mm.

Date: 2015

By: Wellington (N.Z.). City Council

Reference: Eph-C-FESTIVAL-Wellington-2015-01

Description: Sheet is a guide to the 36 light exhibits in the Lux Light Festival held at Frank Kitts Park, the Wellington Waterfront, Opera House Lane, Leeds Street and Eva Street. Artists included Keri Cunliffe and Olivia Matkins, Jamie Roberts and Peter Fraser, Cameron May, Skunk Control, S & T Lighting, Mark Southcombe, Ian Hammond, BMD, Johann Nortje, Tanya Marriott, Kim Newell and Test-Tube TV Productions, Pitaya Design, Allan Giddy, Daniel K Brown, Mark K Johnson, Sasja Mazurkiewicz, Sarah Donnison, Stella Loi, Beatrice Rubio, Niki Chu, PhotoActive and Light Collective, Israel Birch, Lisa Taylor and Sophie Taylor, James Nizam, Angus Muir Design and AJ Design Co., Murasaki Penguin, Mo Zareei and Jim Murphy, Donna Turtle Sarten and Bernie Harfleet, Visual System, Moxie Communications, Philips Design, Improbable Construction, Ant Nevin, Marcus McShane and Tane Upjohn-Beatson, Simon Burgin, Anna Loong, Cat Lovett, Frankie Bywater, Laura Deans and Maddie Morton, Rachael Rakena, Footnote New Zealand Dance, Squid Squad, Ollie Orme-Dudman, Phuong Nguyen, Cameron Brodie, Sam Bazalo, PJ Tofilau, and Darklit Design. The festival producer was Mary Laine whose photograph is shown. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on both sides of sheet, 297 x 420 mm. Provenance: One copy donated by Denise Roughan, and one by Michael Pringle, Wellington, in 2015.

Date: 1948

From: [Ephemera of quarto size, sales catalogues and pamphlets related to radio and radio equipment, transmission, radio stations and radio clubs in New Zealand]

By: Electric Lamp House Ltd; Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014; Lamphouse Properties Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-RADIO-1948-01

Description: Sales catalogue for products of the company, including lighting, irons, toasters, electrical appliances, handyman's sundries, war surplus bargains (microphones, remote control units), radio harware, valves, electric circuitry, and finishing with a list of short wave stations of the world. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on cover 277 x 217 mm.

Date: 1930 - 1933

By: McLintock, Alexander Hare, 1903-1968

Reference: A-464-002

Description: A view of Dunedin's First Church in Moray Place, at night. The building is illuminated by floodlights pointing up towards its spire. In the foreground people can be seen going into the Criterion Hotel, on the corner of Moray Place and Princes St. The hotel was demolished in 1983. Print number 23 of 30. Accompanying the etching, as part of the backing, is a pen-and-ink drawing of hilly countryside, possibly showing a view of the outskirts of Dunedin. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - First Church, Dunedin, floodlit [in pencil]; Recto - bottom right - McLintock [barely visible, in pencil] Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). 1 drawing(s) black pen-and-ink. Physical Description: Etching, 250 x 200 (plate) on paper 265 x 215 (sight) Provenance: Purchase: Dunbar Sloane Affordable Art auction, Wellington, 29 January 2014; lot 4. Prior to auction, the item was part of the estate of Dr Don Spiller, Wellington

Date: 2013

Reference: Eph-C-MUSIC-2013-01

Description: Poster announcing a concert shows a photograph of visual effects created by sound. Performers are listed: sonic artists Jacker Hooker, Mo H Zareei, Jim Murphy, Mark Lentczner; Engineered by Josh Bailey, Patrick Herd, James McVay, Jim Murphy; visual designs by Rhazes Spell, Oliver Ellmers, Byron Mallet, Steven Lam. Organised by Anne Niemetz, Josh Bailey and Patrick Herd. Sponsers were New Zealand School of Music, Victoria University, and poster design was by Wonder Design. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 420 x 297 mm.

Date: 1935 - 1936

By: New Zealand sportsman (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-D-CARNIVAL-1935-01

Description: Arrangement of text. Urges patrons to see "thrilling contests under latest electrical indicators". Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print, 760 x 508 mm.

Date: 1940

By: Electric Lamp House Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-ELECTRICITY-1940-01

Description: Sales catalogue for products of the company, including lighting, irons, radios, car aerials, a radio dictionary, condensers, coils, heaters, toasters, electrical appliances, handyman's sundries, electric fences, remote control units, radio hardware, valves, electric circuitry. Other Titles - Catalogue Quantity: 1 volume(s) catalogue book.. Physical Description: Catalogue of 136 pages, illustrated, 276 x 220 mm.

Date: 1948 - 1949

From: [Architectural plans collected by Bulleyment Fortune architects. 1890-1900s]

By: Haughton & McKeon (Firm)

Reference: Plans-91-0291/0293

Description: Includes a design for a light box with two bulbs, a site plan for a proposed workshop, and details (elevation and section) of a gate. Quantity: 2 plan(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawings on tracing paper, sizes varying

Date: 1950

By: Electric Lamp House Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-ELECTRICITY-1950-01

Description: Sales catalogue for products of the company, including lighting, irons, radios, perming kits, toasters, electrical appliances, handyman's sundries, war surplus bargains (microphones, remote control units), radio harware, valves, electric circuitry, morse code oscillator Other Titles - Catalogue Quantity: 1 volume(s) catalogue book.. Physical Description: Catalogue of 128 pages, illustrated, 270 x 220 mm.

Date: 1906

By: Swan, John Sydney, 1874-1936

Reference: Plans-80-0410

Description: Shows measurements of horizontal section and vertical section for lighting system Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - John S Swan 1906 B.L.P. Synd Ltd; Recto - bottom right - The British Luxfer Prism Syndicate Ltd. 16 Hill Street, Finsbury, London E C Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Ink on blue paper

Date: 1865

From: Lacy, George, ca 1817-1878 :[Australian drawings] [ca 1865]

Reference: B-067-034

Description: Three wild horses looking a a fourth horse which is lying on the ground having been killed by lightning Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 305 x 380 mm

Date: 1960 - 1969

From: [Posters of around A3 size about industrial safety, safety in the workplace. ca 1950-1979]

Reference: Eph-C-SAFETY-Work-1960s-05

Description: Poster shows an illustration of a grinder machine, and shows four points at which care needs to be taken when changing or dressing its wheels. The registration or alignment of some of the printed text below the illustrations is faulty on this poster. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 410 x 317 mm. Provenance: Acquired from the wall of a Port Nicholson Packaging building in 1994.

Date: 2011

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to interior decoration, room design, household decorative items, tableware, in New Zealand]

By: Gartner Superlux Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-DECOR-2011-01

Description: Illustrated sales catalogue showing task lighting (desk lights) downlights and recessed lighting, spotlights, track and display lighting, striplights, ceiling buttons and wall lights, floor and area lighting, landscape lighting, decorative lighting, single pendants, suspensions and shades, bulbs and tubes, transformers and electrical trade products. Quantity: 1 booklet. Physical Description: Booklet of 344 pages, 210 x 147 mm.