IMAGE
Creator unknown: Photographs relating to life in the Wellington Region
- Date
- [1900-1931] - 2001-2016
- By
- Poy, Donald, active 1988-2016Smith, Sharon, active 2016
- Reference
- ATL-Group-00034
- Description
Glass plate negative photographs taken circa 1900-1931 by an unidentified photographer(s). The images predominantly depict events in public and private life and locations in Wellington between circa 1910 to circa 1920s.
Includes: landscape views of Wellington City and Wellington Harbour; family and domestic house portraits; street scenes in Wellington City and suburbs; building portraits; street parades; shipping in Wellington Harbour; sporting activities and teams; and portraits of livestock and pets.
Photographs of note include images relating to the end of World War One and the Peace Celebrations in 1919 which depict: decorated buildings, crowds at the Peace Procession in July 1919, crowds welcoming returned soldiers, parades, and ships in the harbour including the 'Zealandic' and 'Athenic'.
Also includes images of a photographic exhibition at Wellington Town Hall, one of which depicts a man standing in front of a display who may be McGregor Wright or his brother George B Wright.
Includes four photographic prints developed from three of the glass plate negatives by Sharon Smith.
Dates assigned to this collection are based on the events and scenes depicted.
The full provenance of this collection is unknown. It is perhaps associated with McGregor Wrights Gallery. The building at 182 Lambton Quay housed the fine art dealer business McGregor Wright Gallery circa 1913-1927. The building also housed entities (possibly associated with McGregor Wright) known as J C Butler's Art Gallery in 1911, and Paterson Art Gallery in 1913 and 1920.
Quantity: 105 b&w original negative(s). 4 b&w original photographic print(s).
Physical Description: Black and white dry plate glass negatives (4¾ × 6½ inches); and black and white photographic prints
Provenance: The negatives were found in the loft of 182 Lambton Quay, Wellington, in the 1950s by the Poy family who bought the business of Peter Young & Son fruiterers which operated 1932-1950 at this address (The donor's father, Poy Joe, ran the fruiterers business from 1950 to 1958). Negatives were then stored in Donald Poy's garage.
- Additional description
Glass plate negatives in this collection require cleaning before any reuse or reproduction. A small number of plates sustained damage in the past and require conservation treatment before access can be made.
- Use/Reproduction
- The donor has given the Library permission to administer the use of the collection in accordance with the Library's reproduction policy. Copyright: Out of copyright.
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted material - Staff assistance is required to access the glass plate negatives. No access restrictions on the photographic prints. The donor has given the Library permission to provide open access to this collection, and to display digitised images on the Library's websites.
- Format
- 105 b&w original negative(s), 4 b&w original photographic print(s), Photographs, Glass negatives, Half plate, Black and white dry plate glass negatives (4¾ × 6½ inches); and black and white photographic prints
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View of Lambton Quay, Wellington
Date: [1900-1929]
From: Creator unknown: Photographs relating to life in the Wellington Region
Reference: 1/2-238886-G
Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer circa 1900-1929 showing a view taken on Lambton Quay opposite the corner with Featherston Street looking north down the tramlines of the quay. Pedestrians are walking on the pavement and road while a horse and cart is passing the Union Bank of Australia building. An hexagonal kiosk is on the pavement outside the Bank [possibly a telephone box?]. A building advertisement sign for "Hannah's" and a tram are visible in the distance as the Quay curves away. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Half inch dry plate glass negative
View of Wellington City and Harbour
Date: [1922-1931]
From: Creator unknown: Photographs relating to life in the Wellington Region
Reference: 1/2-238832-G
Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer circa 1922-1931 showing a wide high angle view of houses and buildings in Wellington City, looking towards Oriental Bay, Roseneath, and Miramar Peninsula, Wellington Harbour. Steamships and sailing ship masts are visible on the waterfront. The E W Mills & Co Ironmongers building is visible in centre of frame. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Half inch dry plate glass negative
View of Wellington City and Harbour
Date: [1910-1920s]
From: Creator unknown: Photographs relating to life in the Wellington Region
Reference: 1/2-238869-G
Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer circa 1910s-1920s showing a wide high angle view over buildings in Wellington City, looking towards ships in Wellington Harbour and the Hutt Valley beyond. Steamships and sailing ships are visible on the harbour. On left of frame is the Old Government Buildings, then in centre of frame is the dome of the Public Trust building on the corner of Stout Street and Lambton Quay. Opposite on Stout Street can be seen advertisements for "Dunlops" and "J E Butlers Ltd" and "Cockayne's Arcadia" [the Arcadia Hotel] and the Missions to Seamen Building. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Half inch dry plate glass negative
Crowd and assembled uniformed men prior to a street parade, Adelaide Road, Newtown, Wel...
Date: [1915-1925]
From: Creator unknown: Photographs relating to life in the Wellington Region
Reference: 1/2-238860-G
Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer circa 1915 to circa 1925 showing a high angle view taken at an intersection of Adelaide Road and an unidentified street in Newtown, Wellington [probably John Street] looking down at two lines of uniformed men led by a brass band waiting in the street. A crowd lines either side of the street [probably taken prior to a street parade]. A nearby street sign reads "Adelaide Rd". On one side of the street is a brick building with sign "Mortuary Chapel". Behind the brass band are a small group of horse and carriages waiting. In the background are wooden villas spread over a hillside and a street sign which appears to read "Tasman St". This photograph is taken at the same location and features the same men as depicted in photograph at 1/2-238840-G. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Half inch dry plate glass negative
Steamer ship in Wellington Harbour
Date: [1910-1920s]
From: Creator unknown: Photographs relating to life in the Wellington Region
Reference: 1/2-238878-G
Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer circa 1910s-1920s showing a view taken from the shore of a steamer vessel flying a flag in Wellington Harbour, Roseneath and Mount Victoria visible in background. Figures can be seen lining the decks [possibly soldiers]. This photograph appears to depict the same ship as that depicted in photograph 1/2-238880-G. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Half inch dry plate glass negative
Steamer ship at wharf
Date: [1910-1920s]
From: Creator unknown: Photographs relating to life in the Wellington Region
Reference: 1/2-238841-G
Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer circa 1910s-1920s showing people boarding a steamship moored at a wharf. One man is climbing the gangplank to the bottom deck, while people on the top deck are looking over at the activity below. Wooden lifeboats are hanging above. Cane hampers are piled up on the wharf in foreground. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Half inch dry plate glass negative
Sailing boat in Wellington Harbour
Date: [1900-1929]
From: Creator unknown: Photographs relating to life in the Wellington Region
Reference: 1/2-238893-G
Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer circa 1900s-1920s showing a full rigged wooden cutter [probably 'Wairere II'] in full sail on Wellington Harbour. It is towing a dinghy; five people visible on deck. Yacht identified by staff member. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Half inch dry plate glass negative
Tram in city street, Wellington
Date: [1920s]
From: Creator unknown: Photographs relating to life in the Wellington Region
Reference: 1/2-238844-G
Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer circa 1920s showing a policeman walking over the road towards people boarding a No 48 "Island Bay" tram on a Wellington City Street. The tram is displaying advertisements for "Dunlop", "Creamoata" and a "How to vote" sign. On left of frame is a cart on the street, and pedestrians are visible. On right of frame is a "Crown" advertisement sign high on a building. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Half inch dry plate glass negative
Cricket match at Basin Reserve, Wellington
Date: [1909-1931]
From: Creator unknown: Photographs relating to life in the Wellington Region
Reference: 1/2-238835-G
Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer 1909 to circa 1931 showing men watching a cricket match in progress in the Basin Reserve grounds, Wellington. Behind the grounds are St Marks Church, St Marks School, Wellington College (without its central tower), and Mount Victoria houses along Dufferin Street and Rugby Street. The Caledonian Hotel on the corner of Adelaide Road, and Government House are on the right in the background. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Half inch dry plate glass negative
Crowd lining Cuba Street before a parade
Date: [1910-1920s]
From: Creator unknown: Photographs relating to life in the Wellington Region
Reference: 1/2-238891-G
Description: Photograph taken by an unidentified photographer circa 1910s-1920s showing crowds lining Cuba Street outside the "Veitch and Allan" building, Wellington. British and American flags and banners are flying from buildings. Posters for "The Dandies and "The Worker" are pasted on a hoarding at left of frame. Signs reading "Peace" and "Honour to our navy" are hung from the Veitch and Allan building verandah. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Half inch dry plate glass negative