Vance Vivian Ltd

Date: 1953-1955

From: Hutt County Council : Records

Reference: MS-Papers-1293-119/20

Description: Correspondence and papers include Royal Humane Society of New Zealand re awards; renaming of road in vicinity of Rimutaka Prison (Wi Tako), 1955; Safe Driving Awards for drivers of commercial vehicles; W Julius Hyde re airport site; New Zealand Geographic Board re the name Horokiwi; New Zealand Travel and Holidays Association Inc list of members and subscribers, 1954; East Harbour Branch, NZ Returned Services Association re East Harbour war memorial; Vance Vivian Ltd re stolen cheque; Wellington Associated Mountain Clubs re shelter at entrance to the Tararua Range, 1954; Whites Aviation Ltd; and other miscellaneous matters Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss

Date: ca 1945-1955

By: Photo News Ltd; New Zealand. National Publicity Studios

Reference: PAColl-4748

Description: Photographs of: the corner of Cuba and Manners Streets showing McCready Ltd, Vance Vivian, and Hope Bros, a traffic policeman, a tram and pedestrians crossing (captioned to be returned to the New Zealand Legation in Washington) and four of the MV Te Aroha taking on cargo at Queen's Wharf with some of the crew on the deck. Photographers were Photo News and the National Publicity Studios. Quantity: 5 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1981

From: Gooch, Mitchell and MacDiarmid Ltd :[Architectural plans. 1906-1995].

By: Warren & Mahoney Architects

Reference: Plans-2002-058-056-036/039

Description: Includes floor plans, sections and elevations, and verandah details. Shops in this complex included the Bank of New South Wales, Simpsons Jewellers, Vance Vivian, Martins Toys, with a restaurant, hairdresser and coffee bar on the first floor. McKenzies Building was adjacent. Quantity: 4 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo prints, 600 x 850 mm.

Date: Between 1950 and 1959

From: Architectural Centre (Wellington, N.Z.): Photographs

By: Cowey, D A, active 1950s; Barriball, Martin Sydney, 1929-

Reference: PAColl-0811-09-02

Description: Interior of the Vance Vivian mens clothing store in Colombo Street, Christchurch (architect: D A Cowey),constructed in the 1950s. Photograph taken by Martin Barriball Ltd. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

Date: 1961 - 1967

By: Vance Vivian Ltd

Reference: Eph-D-COSTUME-1961-01

Description: Poster advertising a sale at a Wellington branch of the menswear clothing store, Vance Vivian. "Preference customers" were to have access to bargains for two days before the general public, on Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th April. There were reductions on suits, raincoats, trousers, reefer jackets and all items in mercery. Date could also be 1967. Date could also be 1967. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph 640 x 335 mm. Provenance: Nash donation 1980s.

Date: 1981

By: Bouverie, Brian, 1935-2002?

Reference: C-073-006

Description: A view of the corner of Cuba and Manners Street, Wellington Title from accompanying certificate (30 cm) `Original hand textured, hand coloured limited edition of 200 copies'--certificate; only 20 made, of which Library's copy lacks hand-colouring. Some varnish on left-hand side Original: Signed watercolour, 1980, painted from photo, in collection of Mr and Mrs J McWaters. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, hand-textured on hardboard, 472 x 610 mm Provenance: Donation: The artist, 1983

Date: 1960 - 1995

By: Megget family

Reference: Eph-C-BAGS-Megget

Description: Collection of paper bags and wrapping paper from: Sports Haven (Cuba St and Willis St, Wellington), Vance Vivian, Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd (2 different), The Record Specialists Ltd and HMV (Lambton Quay and Cuba Street Wellington), Para Rubber, London Bookshops, James Smiths (4 different), House of Stoneham, Nees Hardware, Croxley aerogramme (2 different), EMI, HMV makes it happen, EMI Records (246 Queen Street Auckland, 71 Manners St Wellington, 731 Colombo Street Christchurch, 261 George St Dunedin), Hannahs Footwear (2 different), Sunley Chemist Ltd, Farmers (wrapping paper showing Father Christmas). Quantity: 25 colour photo-mechanical print(s) paper bags and wrapping paper. Physical Description: Offset prints, and relief prints on bags and wrapping, sizes varying below 500 mm.

Date: 1828-1965

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2693

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1970 - 1979

Reference: Eph-A-COSTUME-1970s

Description: Includes: ca 1970: Bendon Ltd :Vanity Fair shevelva. Bendon, because you love nice things. [Pamphlet with fabric sample. ca 1970] (2 copies each with a different coloured fabric) Jack Jones, the men's outfitter, Palmerston Street, Westport. [Blank docket. ca 1970]. Buller Print. Three centuries of historic fashion ... presented by Molly Cook and Alice Graham for NZ Society for Protection of Home and Family. English Speaking Union, 26 September 1972. Ticket 1973: New Zealand Department of Health. Safe nightwear for children. Pamphlet no. 273. A R Shearer, Government printer, Wellington New Zealand. 33488A-73CTK 1974: 1972: Edward to Elizabeth, presented by Molly Cook. Old Saint Paul's, 9-10 July [1974]. Programme (2 copies), and promotional pamphlet with photograph of Molly Cook [NZ Department of Education?]. Social Studies Resources Project. Nineteenth century London: Crinolines / The marriage market. A R Shearer, Wellington, 1974 1975: Jean Lodge with Vogue Boutique and the Women's Division Federated Farmers present the "1975 look" from famous fashion houses. All proceeds to National Appeal, Leptospirosis appeal. DB Hotel, Wednesday 16th April [1975. Ticket]. Jeans Junction. [Docket. 1975] 1976: Varga (Firm, Levin) :Distributed through N.Z. by mail order. 13 Prouse St., Levin. PO Box 339. Varga presents the Amvic 1976 summer fabrics catalogue. September 1976. 1977: Get a new pair of L'eggs [Pamphlet. 1977] 1978: Bendon for him; shaped up front where a man needs it most [underwear. ca 1978] (2 copies) 1979: Action Fashions for women and girls. Looking good throught the day and even after. Actionline, manufactured in New Zealand by Action Uniforms Ltd. Pamphlet [1979] Jeffrey Chandel. High Street, Carterton. Leather is nature. [Leather flier. 1979] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on booklets and pamphlets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1979

Reference: Eph-A-COSTUME-1970s-undated

Description: Includes: Bendon; some like it brief [booklet showing styles of underwear. Early 1970s?] City Fashion Uniforms. Fashion comes to the business world; fashionable career wear uniforms & career dresses [1970s] Collab, for Operation 21. [Programme for fashion show for ages 10 to 30, with compere Relda Familton. 1970s?] Knight footwear. To the lady of the house [Pamphlet. 1970s?] Fashion comes to the business world; fashionable career wear uniforms & career dresses. Reid New Zealand Rubber Mills Ltd. Stick-on soles; complete do-it-yourself kit. Medium (Men's size 5-8) [Packaging. 1970s?] Reid New Zealand Rubber Mills Ltd. Stick-on soles; complete do-it-yourself kit. Small (Ladies' or children's sizes) [Packaging. 1970s?] Topline Sales Co. Ltd. Fully fashioned all purpose uniforms, from $9.99, manufactured by Topline Sales Co. Ltd, PO Box 5185, Moray Place, Dunedin [1970s?] The Village Squire, gentlemen's outfitters. Remuera Mall, Parnell Village (both Auckland), Thorndon Village (Wellington), Heu Heu Street (Taupo). Business card [1970s?] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on booklets, pamphlets and cards, sizes varying up to 240 mm. Provenance: Acquired from various sources.

Date: 1953

From: [New Zealand ephemera of quarto size concerning clothing, costume and dress, fashion shows. 1950-1959]

Reference: Eph-B-COSTUME-1953-01

Description: Folded pamphlet programme lsts all the clothing manufacturers and styles, in the order of showings. Manufacturers included Childswear Ltd, Gisborne Garments, D E Rout & Co., R Hannah & Co., Lane Walker Rudkins Ltd, A J Coleman, Clarks Ltd., British-American Textiles Ltd., Korma Distributors Ltd., Vance Vivian Ltd., Amos Softgoods Ltd., Priestige (N.Z.) Ltd., Super-Tex Distributing Co Ltd., Stirling Henry (N.Z.) Ltd., Progress Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Schneideman & Co., G Bramall (N.Z.) Ltd., Wilstar Manufacturing Co., Camcraft Garments Ltd, Marcus Shapiro Ltd., Wilfred J Lane, J Howley & Co Ltd., E M Jenkins & Co. Ltd., Anthony Creations Ltd., W Monks Ltd., M.K. Manufacturers Ltd., De Rohan Products Ltd., Sutherland Gloves Ltd., Camette Originals Ltd., Milady Styles Ltd., Dominion Manufacturing Co. Ltd., La Donna - Mrs Vamous, Cintra Gowns, Pink Orchid Bridal Salon. The comperes were Moira Delahunt and Raymond Sanderson. The back cover shows advertisements for Thomson's Silk Shop Ltd (Willis Street), Coles Hairdressing Salon, and Scheideman & Company ladies tailors. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Pamphlet, folded to 255 x 194 mm.

Date: 1960 - 1969

Reference: Eph-A-COSTUME-1960s

Description: Includes: 1960s: Cambridge Clothing Company Ltd. Where staff take pride in making ... the clothes men take pride in wearing [Booklet. 1960s] Z K Fias. Suede / leather garment. Congratulations for your choice ... [Card] Roydon girls' school and college regulation short sleeve blouse. Size table [1960s?] Signs Advertising. Redeemable at any department store. Gift voucher; one pair of space panties for the girl who thinks her bottom is out of this world! [Card. 1960s?] Supp-hose stockings. Fashion stockings for comfort, support and longer wear. Packaging flier [1960s] Hugh Wright Ltd. [Payment reminder card] Just a moment please! Jockey underwear by Canterbury [Card. 1960s?] Kiwi non-slip nylaces - black. 100% nyfoyle [Packaging] 1960?: 4th New Zealand Shoe and Leather Fair. Free! Free! Free! ... Wellington Town Hall 29-31 July [1960?]. Blue flier Lichfield Setterstride undershorts. Pamphlet [ca 1960?] Vance Vivian continuous budget account. Pamphlet [ca 1960] Vance Vivian. The inside story of your Anthony Squires suit [Booklet. ca 1960] 1962: Bennings Footwear Ltd, Queen Street Levin. [Docket 6 Nov 1962] The tale of the Lichfield shirt. [1962] 1963: The 1963 New Zealand "Gown of the Year" contest. Voting card. 1964: Kirkcaldie & Stains Ltd :Scotts classics; the hats of distinction, available in a full range of new season styles & shades in Kirkcaldie's, 1st floor millinery salon. ... For Spring 1964 (2 copies) 1965: Fashion Footwear Ltd, 368 Oxford Street Levin [Docket 9 December 1965] 1966? (or 1955): Perfection Garments Ltd. Announcing a clothing work-room in Tawa Flat [Card] 1965: Dominion Museum. A century of colonial costume.6 July 1965. Programme (2 copies) Lane Walker Rudkin Ltd :Stretch bri-nylon kneepants. Witches Britches, by Canterbury. [ca 1965] 1966: Department of Health. Letter to parents: Children's footwear. Pamphlet no 170. 1966 1967: Edward to Elizabeth pageant; three centuries of historic costume. An Auckland Festival attraction of 1967, presented by Molly Cook, in association with Theatre Guild (N.Z.) Inc. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on booklets and pamphlets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 1/2-211214-F

Description: Window display, Vance Vivian, Wellington, photographed by K E Niven and Co of Wellington. Description from negative envelope and studio card index. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative Finding Aids: Studio card index: Vance Vivian Ltd. no 4644.

Date: 1948

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-047553-G

Description: View west along Laings Road, Lower Hutt City. Photographed by Sydney Charles Smith in 1948 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

By: Vance Vivian Ltd

Reference: 1/2-211345-F

Description: Man sewing in suit factory, photographed by K E Niven and Co of Wellington. Description from negative envelope and studio card index. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative Finding Aids: Studio card index: Vance Vivian Ltd. no 4672.

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 1/2-210322-F

Description: Shop window display, Vance Vivian, Wellington, 1953, photographed by K E Niven and Co of Wellington. Description from negative envelope and studio card index. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative Finding Aids: Studio card index: Miscellaneous Isolated Order Clients no 1848.

Date: [ca 1930]

From: Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972: Photographs of New Zealand

Reference: 1/2-048947-G

Description: Cuba Street, Wellington, circa 1930. The men's clothing store Vance Vivian is visible in the Union Clothing Building. Photograph taken by Sydney Charles Smith.

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 1/2-211218-F

Description: Window display, Vance Vivian, Wellington, photographed by K E Niven and Co of Wellington. Description from negative envelope and studio card index. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative Finding Aids: Studio card index: Vance Vivian Ltd. no 4645.

From: K E Niven and Co :Commercial negatives

Reference: 1/2-211216-F

Description: Window display, Vance Vivian, Wellington, photographed by K E Niven and Co of Wellington. Description from negative envelope and studio card index. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative Finding Aids: Studio card index: Vance Vivian Ltd. no 4644.

Date: 1981

From: Bank of New Zealand :[Posters about banking and investment with the Bank of New Zealand. 1970-1999]

By: Bank of New Zealand

Reference: Eph-D-BANK-BNZ-1981-01

Description: Shows photographs of the entrances to 13 businesses, and a photograph of one business van, all companies geared to deal with purchases by "Visa" credit cards. Companies are: 246 group of stores, Auckland; Memsahib Women's Wear, Wellington; Jean Alley Jean Shop, Christchurch; Superstud Menswear, Auckland; Town House Motel, Wellington; Hullabaloo Women's Fashions, Auckland; Orsini's Restaurant, Wellington; The Cut Above Hairdressers, Auckland; Wilson Neill Wine and Spirits, Dunedin; Stewart Dawson Jewellers, Christchurch; Vance Vivian Menswear, Wellington; Hardy Baird Antiques, Christchurch; Farmers Department Store, Christchurch; Toad Hall Restaurant, Auckland. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 755 x 500 mm.