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Date: 1899

By: Bowring, Walter Armiger, 1874-1931; Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: B-094-013

Description: Caricature and full-length portrait of William Rolleston, Superintendant of Canterbury, with a farmer and a sheep tucked under one arm and the Cheviot Railway in the background Published as: supplement to the Weekly Press, May 31 1899 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 452 x 288 mm

Date: 1898 - 1903

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-RELIGION-M-1899/1903

Description: Certificates show an arrangement of text, in a central panel, surrounded by a border of white lilies. Above the text is a handshake, with the words "Union is strength", and there is a circular inset of an open Bible at top right. Text below reads: "Consider the lilies, how they grow". Quantity: 3 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithographs on card, 315 x 250 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Hobsons, Wellington, in 2007.

Date: 1881 - 1887

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, 1800s].

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1880s-02

Description: Arrangement of text with varied lettering and border. The conductor was Mr Arthur Towsey, and the stage manager Mr J J Kinsey. The honoarary secreatry was H O D Meares. Performers included: F Corbett, Mrs Westmacott, J P Newman, Mrs J P Kelly, H Gray, C Jennings, Miss Fairhurst, W Izard, Mr Millar, F de C Malet, James C Martin, John Cooke, F E Cobby, Mr Low, Mr Leatham, J P Newman, B C Ridings, Mrs Frank Graham, Miss Towsey, W C Hodgson, E R Anderson, Alex Lean jnr, G Humphreys, W Charlewood, Master C Gresson. Dated in the 1880s, assuming that Mr Justice Johnston is Alexander James Johnston, 1820-1888. Arthur Towsey was conductor for the Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society in 1886. The perpetual calendar allows the date of 1881 or 1887. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Press Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on folded programme.. Physical Description: Letterpress on folded sheet, 208 x 128 mm.

Date: 1869

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, 1800s].

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1869-01

Description: Arrangement of text with ornate lettering and border. Performers include: Mr A Maskell, Mr F Bull, Mr W M Maskell, Mr Paget, Mr E D Hepworth, Mrs Leigh Murray, Mr Pemberton, Mrs Nisbett. Printed at the Press office, Christchurch. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on folded programme.. Physical Description: Letterpress on mauve paper, 217 x 139 mm (folded)

Date: 1893

From: [Theatre programmes for opera performances in New Zealand. 1890s].

By: Motett Society (Christchurch, N.Z.); Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1893-02

Description: Single sheet programme contains the words of the cantata. The soloists are listed: Misses Bonnington and Shanks (sopranos), Mrs Jennings (alto), Mr J C Puschell (tenor), Mr Hugh Reeves (baritone), Miss Vincent (piano), Mr H Wells (conductor), Mr Charles Hiorns (honorary secretary) Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on sheet 262 x 207 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Lynnette Green, Palmerston North, in 2009.

Date: 1899

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-D-REAL-ESTATE-1899-01

Description: Shows eight views of the Titahi Bay-Porirua area. Central text promotes the area, in which sections were to be sold by Harcourt & Co on behalf of Mr William Jillett. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Photolithograph on sheet 665 x 495 mm.

Date: 1893

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-AUCTION-1893-01

Description: A listing of the objects for sale on the first three days of the four-day auction sale. Includes 396 lots of British and Eastern ceramics. Two copies held. Other Titles - Catalogue of the highly attractive and intensely interesting assemblage of ancient and modern porcelain and china, articles of vertu, decorative objects, curiosities and works of art, formed by E A Worthy esq of Christ's College Christchurch ... Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on pages of 16-page booklet, each page 220 x 140 mm.

Date: 1879

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-VARIETY-1879-01

Description: Broadsheet quoting the reception by the press in New Zealand and overseas, of the American performer Stephen C Massett; this complements his book "Drifting about"; or "What Jeems Pipes of Pipesville saw-and-did; an autobiography" (New York, Carleton, 1863). Mr Massett is said to be the American composer, elocutionist and reader, and author of popular songs: "Sunset", "My bud in Heaven". Mr Stephen Massett performed in New Zealand in 1878. See reviews eg "Stephen Massett at the Oddfellows Hall". Evening Post, 16 March 1878, Page 2. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, 507 x 325 mm.

Date: 1893

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-AUCTION-1893-02

Description: A listing of the objects for sale on the first day of the second portion of an auction sale. auction sale. Includes 263 lots of curios, oak furniture, paintings, engravings and books. Other Titles - Catalogue of curios from all parts of the world, very finely carved oak and other furniture, valuable oil paintings, water colours & engravings, rare and valuable old and modern books and objects of art, formed by E A Worthy, esq. of Christ's College, Christchurch who is leaving for England ... Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on pages of 12-page booklet, each page 220 x 140 mm.

Date: 1899

By: Bowring, Walter Armiger, 1874-1931; Cameron, Mary Jessep, 1922-2010; Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: B-094-020

Description: Full length caricature portrait of the Bishop, in frock coat, gaiters and top hat, with the head of a man, possibly William Pember Reeves, waving papers marked "Prohibition", protruding from the Bishop's pocket Published as supplement to the Weekly Press probably in May 1899 (Press Portraits no. 5 was published 31 May 1899) Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 395 x 242 mm

Date: 1886

From: [Theatre programmes for opera performances in New Zealand. 1880s].

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1886-01-front

Description: Shows arrangement of text within decorative Victorian borders. Lists conductor as Arthur Towsey. Inside the programme, the main singers are: Mr J J Kinsey (as Charles Favart), Mr W Izard (as Hector de Boispreau), Mr W R Benson (as Marquis de Pontsable); Mrs T Garrard (as Madame Favart), and Miss Fairhurst (as Suzanne). Extended Title - In programme of 4 pages (one folded sheet). Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Press Christchurch Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, 266 x 208 mm.

Date: 1899

By: Bowring, Walter Armiger, 1874-1931; Christchurch Press Company Ltd; Cameron, Mary Jessep, 1922-2010

Reference: B-094-013-a

Description: Caricature and full-length portrait of William Rolleston, Superintendant of Canterbury, with a farmer and a sheep tucked under one arm and the Cheviot Railway in the background Published as: supplement to the Weekly Press, May 31 1899 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 396 x 286 mm

Date: 1899

By: Bowring, Walter Armiger, 1874-1931; Cameron, Mary Jessep, 1922-2010; Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: B-094-021

Description: Full length caricature portrait of Charles Lewis, smoking a pipe and wearing a cap and suit. A large volume titled "Jokes in Parliament" is at his feet and there are sheep in the background. Published as supplement to the Weekly Press 1899, September or October. Charles Lewis was a member of the Conservative Party and was an expert breeder of Shropshire Down sheep Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 393 x 287 mm

Date: 1899

By: Bowring, Walter Armiger, 1874-1931; Cameron, Mary Jessep, 1922-2010; Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: B-094-027

Description: Caricature and full-length portrait of Charles Louisson, with mayoral chain. He is holding a bunch of bleeding progressive liberals in his outstretched hand. Published as: supplement to the Weekly Press, 1899 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 397 x 249 mm

Date: 1875

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-POLITICS-1875-01

Description: Text purports to give the programme for a concert starring Bowen and Beswick. However, it is a satirical political poster commenting on two of the contestants for the Kaiapoi seat in the 1875 general election, Charles Bowen and Joseph Beswick. The election coincided with the 25th jubilee of the Canterbury Province. Bowen won, but not by as large a margin as the poster predicted. "Songs" featured in the concert include "Charlie is my darling", "How many legs has a sheep", "Not for Joseph", "Kaiapoi was glad when they departed". Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Letterpress print, 885 x 190 mm.

Date: 1895 - 1910

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Queenstown-1900s-01

Description: Circular gummed luggage label for Eichardt's Hotel shows a head and shoulders portrait of a Maori man with moustache and moko. It possibly represents chief Rewi Maniapoto. Exhibited in ‘Humble: the life of 100 small objects’, exhibition curated by Barbara Lyon, in the Turnbull Gallery, National Library of New Zealand, 27 August - 17 November 2017. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph on circular gummed label, diameter 115 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in February 2015