Places

Date: 1905 - 1916

From: [Postcard album of cards collected by May Stephens. ca 1905-1915].

By: Fergusson Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-POSTCARD-Vol-1-062-3

Description: Postcard shows a general view of Ohinemutu, steaming pools, St Faith's Church, and other buildings. The verso shows an handwritten message to May Stephens from her Aunt Violet. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph 89 x 140 mm.

Date: 1905 - 1910

From: [Postcard album of cards collected by Bessie Cornish. 1905-1920].

By: Cornish, Bessie, active 1915

Reference: Eph-B-POSTCARD-Vol-12-069

Description: Shows a view from the top of the Botanical Gardens looking towards the cable car terminal at the top of the cable car track. At the centre is the cable car, and the tram terminus is beyond, a large building with verandahs and turrets. Published by Fergusson Limited, and printed in Sydney. Sepia series. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard in album.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 88 x 136 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs B L M August in 1976.

Date: 1901

By: Schmidt, William Shaw Diedrich, 1870-1968; Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-ROYAL-1901-01

Description: Invitation shows four vignettes (of Wellington Harbour, Lyttelton Harbour, Auckland Harbour, and Port Chalmers Harbour), inset portraits of Their Majesties, and figures of a European soldier and a Maori chief. The British crest is at top centre. Two copies of this work at this reference number. Each differs slightly, one having been printed with slightly larger, heavier dots of colour, giving a darker overall effect (easily studied through a strong magnifying glass). Exhibited in 'Petone Days; Photographs by Percy Godber 1900-1920 (Exhibition)' Other Titles - His Majesty's Ministers for New Zealand request the honor of the presence of [Mr and Mrs G N Goldie] to witness the ceremony...by Their Royal Highnesses. Extended Title - Brett Printing Co. Ltd., Auckland, 1901. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - W S D Schmidt Des; Recto - bottom right - Litho. by the Brett Printing Co. Ltd. Auckland. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph 280 x 360 mm.

Date: 1917 - [ca1900-1906]

From: [Postcard album of cards collected by Joye Taylor. ca 1905-1915].

Reference: Eph-B-POSTCARD-Vol-4-001-2

Description: Shows a view down the Gorge at Kaiwharawhara, looking towards Wellington Harbour. The area contains many industrial buildings. Verso of card contains a message to Master Tam Eggars from his friend Noel, and is dated 23 January 1917. The original photograph would have been taken before 1907, as the Rainbow Hotel seen in the distance, was demolished early 1907. Other Titles - Kaiwharawhara Photograph dated by a researcher, June 2022 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, black and white with red lettering, 88 x 138 mm.

Date: 1907

From: Booth, Macdonald & Co Ltd :Farm implements catalogue no. 27. Christchurch, Timaru, Hastings, N.Z. 1st January, 1907.

Reference: Eph-A-FARM-MACHINERY-1907-01-38

Description: Shows illustration of "Whitman's Steel King", from St Louis, Missouri. Engraving provided by the Wittenberg Engraving Co. St Louis. Extended Title - From Booth, Macdonald Co Ltd. Farm implements catalogue no 27 (1907), page 38. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on page of sales catalogue.. Physical Description: Engraving and letterpress, on page 155 x 240 mm.

Date: 1907

From: [Postcard album of cards collected by May Stephens. ca 1905-1915].

By: Wilson, R Lois (Mrs), active 1990; Stephens, May, active 1906-1915; Dutch & Bull (Firm)

Reference: Eph-B-POSTCARD-Vol-1-051-2

Description: Shows a queue lined up to enter the Katzenjammer amusement castle, or side show. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - [Letter from Rene, to May Bowater: Dear May, This is where we are going tonight. We went to the Ex this morning and it is lovely. We are having a glorious time and the weather is just perfect. Hope you like this P.C. If you were in the castle you would laugh. Love from Rene. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph 89 x 140 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs R L Wilson in 1982.

Date: 1900 - 1914

By: Fergusson Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-LIBRARY-1900s-01

Description: Shows the old library building on Riddiford Street, with a tram passing beside a horse and cart. There are cabbage trees along the street frontage. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 88 x 139 mm.

Date: 1907

From: [Ephemera and horticulture sales catalogues issued by New Zealand plant nurseries, 1900-1909].

Reference: Eph-A-HORTICULTURE-Buxton-1907-01-002-2

Description: Shows a general view overlooking the nursery, with two horsecarts in the foreground semi-circular area outside the entrance gate. Several figures are working amongst the rows of plants. Extended Title - From Buxton's descriptive catalogue 1907-08, page 2, lower half Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) in sales catalogue.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 90 x 162 mm, on page 243 x 185 mm.

Date: 1899 - 1900

By: Otago Sunday School Union; Fergusson and Mitchell (Firm)

Reference: Eph-B-RELIGION-C-1900-01

Description: Certificate shows an arrangement of text, with a dove of peace at the top, and two seated angels flanking the Holy Bible at the bottom. At the sides are New Zealand scenes: Maori beside a lake with tree fern at the left, and at right a church and cabbage tree in front of a snowy mountain, possibly Mt Taranaki. Denomination may be Presbyterian or Methodist. Other certificates awarded to Mary McKenzie include some from the New Zealand Methodist Sunday School Union, but there is also published evidence that the Otago Sunday School Union may have been linked to the Presbyterian Church. It may have been interdenominational. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph on card, 310 x 250 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Hobsons, Wellington, in 2007.

Date: 1906

From: New Zealand International Exhibition (1906-1907 : Christchurch, N.Z.): [Ephemera. 1906-1907]

By: Alva Studio (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-A-EXHIBITION-1906-04

Description: Shows a view of the entrance gate of the Chistchurch International Exhibition, with golden domes and rosy sky. The words "Haere mai" are visible above the entrance gateway. Other Titles - New Zealand International Exhibition Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - ALVA 16 NZ Exhib. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Watercolour and glitter, on photolithograph, on postcard 83 x 136 mm.

Date: 1904

From: [Metal filing cabinet containing postcards]

By: Littleburys (Firm); Levett, Olga Gorton, 1891-1970; New Zealand. Tourism Department

Reference: Eph-POSTCARDS-Tobin-01

Description: Card shows a photograph of travellers beside a campfire at Mokau Inlet. There is a whare on the left and a hut at the right. The card is addressed on the verso to Miss Olga Levett of Bulls, Rangitikei. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on postcard 87 x 139 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Helen Tobin in 1997.

Date: 1906

From: New Zealand International Exhibition (1906-1907 : Christchurch, N.Z.): [Ephemera. 1906-1907]

By: Webb, Steffano Francis Pavlovich, 1880-1967; Smith & Anthony Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-EXHIBITION-1906-01

Description: Shows the turret-shaped helter skelter building with the riders sliding down the spiral around it. Other Titles - New Zealand International Exhibition Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on postcard 141 x 91 mm.

Date: 1908

Reference: Eph-E-DRAMA-1908-01

Description: Shows arrangement of text, with the play's title appearing over a background of scarlet flowers and green leaves. The cast list includes: Harry Plimmer, Reynolds Denniston, Herbert J Bentley, Edgar Harris, Leslie Victor, Mr H Walters, Mr A S McKay, Walter Hunt, Geo Chalmers, Rege Rede, Rupert Julian, Alfred Andrew, Stanley Walpole, Charles Collman, Fred Thorne, Dudley Clinton, Monte Luke, Mr E D Golchrist, Mr J Edwards, Mr A Drew, Charles Callow, Julius Knight, Miss Ola Humphrey, Ada Stirling, Elwyn Harvey, Mary Marlowe, Katie Towers, Miss K Chalmers, Jean Martin. Scenery by Gordon, Little & Board. Stage Manager Mr Thomas E Foster. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief print, coloured, on poster 1015 x 380 mm.

Date: 1900 - 1912

By: Anderson, Martin, 1854-1932

Reference: Eph-POSTCARD-Ellis-02

Description: Shows crowds swarming on to all surfaces of a paddle steamer, and even jumping off the wharf to reach it. Printed in England. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - "Cynicus" Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 140 x 90 mm.

Date: 1905 - 1912

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

Reference: Eph-B-DECOR-1910-01-004

Description: Shows the exterior of the two-storeyed factory building, with a group of staff standing outside. Extended Title - From Tonson Garlick Co. "Complete modern home furnishers" [Catalogue ca 1910]. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (on page of sales catalogue). Physical Description: Photolithograph on page 234 x 317 mm.

Date: 1907

By: New Zealand Worker (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-D-LOCAL-Auckland-1907-01

Description: Shows portraits of eleven Labour candidates, and gives an outline of the labour platform. The candidates are: W L Rowland, W S Moxsom, Arthur Rosser, George Davis, James Aggers, Dr Stopford, H Banfield, W Pearce, Thos Beaston, Oliver Mason, and Robt F Way. Presumed to be Auckland because Robert Way and Dr Stopford were found to be living there at the tiem (see Wises directories). Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - "Worker" Print. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, mounted on board, 575 x 440 mm.

Date: 1906

Reference: Eph-POSTCARD-Ellis-03

Description: Shows an arrangement of text, with a inset picture of the exhibition buildings at lower right. The letters of the words "New Zealand Exhibition 1906-7" are filled with portrait photographs, views of buildings and Lyttelton Harbour. Printed in England. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 90 x 140 mm.

Date: 1904 - 1914

From: [Postcard album of cards collected by the Gudopp family. ca 1905-1915].

Reference: Eph-B-POSTCARD-Vol-2-027-4

Description: Shows a wooden church building with porch and four Gothic wondows along the side. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 89 x 139 mm.

Date: 1900

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to education trends and methods, teachers and teaching, career-specific education]

By: Caxton Printing Company (Dunedin, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-B-EDUCATION-1900-1

Description: Certificate shows a text panel at centre right, with a decorative border featuring a soldier standing resting his hands on his upright rifle. At lower left is a photograph of a two-storeyed stone school building. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph on card, 300 x 250 mm.

Date: 1900 - 1910

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to building material and supplies in New Zealand]

Reference: Eph-B-BUILDING-SUPPLIES-ca-1906-01-front

Description: Shows a bird's-eye view of the company's premises at Custom Street West, Auckland, with the Joinery and Box Departments at the left, and the head office at the right. The two sections are joined by an overhead walkway. The far left shows sailing ships tied up at the wharves. In the foreground are neat piles of sawn timber, and in the wide corridor between the buildings, horses and carts move with their loads of timber. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on cover of catalogue.. Physical Description: Offset print, on cover 284 x 186 mm.