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: 1890 - 1920

From: Gear Meat Company :Scrapbook of labels. 1890s-1920s].

Reference: Eph-F-MEAT-Gear-054-1

Description: Green label shows a cooked ox tongue on a plate Extended Title - From Gear Meat Company Scrapbook of labels, page [54], top label. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on label.. Physical Description: Photolithograph on label, 82 x 373 mm

Date: 1908

From: [Theatre programmes for variety, comedy, and music-hall shows and performances toured throughout New Zealand. 1908].

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-B-VARIETY-1908-01-cover

Description: Shows right head and shoulders profile of Carter the magician on front of cover, and on back (ie left side) a portrait of Abigail Price the Psychic. In the centre a turbaned man makes a tree grow out of a top hat. In left background are the Egyptian Pyramids. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on programme cover.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 255 x 380 mm.

Date: 1909

From: [Theatre ephemera and programmes for music-hall, comedy and variety productions in New Zealand, 1909].

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1909-01

Description: Programme for a concert given in Eastbourne, with performers including Mr B F Kelly (violin), singers Mr M Baker, Miss Guthrie, Mr E B Shortt, Mrs Hyde-Woodward, Miss Ross, Mr Roberts, Miss Driscoll, Mr Harris, Mrs Stevens; recitation by Miss Samson; magic tricks by Mr Charles M Howard. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Letter press on card folded to 117 x 55 mm.

Date: 1874

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

Reference: Eph-B-BUILDING-SUPPLIES-1874-01-08

Description: Shows an elevation of the front of a cottage with a central door and a window on either side of it. There is a chimney at the left side. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on page of sales catalogue.. Physical Description: Engraving on page 205 x 277 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: 1899

From: [Ephemera and horticulture sales catalogues issued by New Zealand plant nurseries, 1870-1899].

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-HORTICULTURE-1899-01-back

Description: Shows a sprig of leaves and five fruit of the Clyman plum . Decorative border at top and bottom. Extended Title - Introducers of Japan mammoth chestnut and Japan walnut. Introducers of other valuable new fruits. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Wilson and Horton, Printers, Auckland Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on back cover of sales catalogue.. Physical Description: Offset lithograph, 214 x 140 mm.

Date: 1874

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

Reference: Eph-B-BUILDING-SUPPLIES-1874-01-01

Description: Shows an elevation or a cottage with bay window at the left, door in the centre, and a window at the right. The door and window both give on to a verandah. There is a chimney above the left side. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on page of sales catalogue.. Physical Description: Engraving on page 205 x 277 mm.

Date: 1890 - 1920

From: Gear Meat Company :Scrapbook of labels. 1890s-1920s].

Reference: Eph-F-MEAT-Gear-056

Description: Includes labels for: Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company Limited. Sheep tongues. Manufactured at Belfast, North Canterbury N.Z. Peach brand Compressed corned mutton. Wellington Meat Export Co Ltd. Boiled mutton. Christchurch Meat Company Ltd. Sheep tongues.[post-1906 - mentions Christchurch Exhibition] Lithographers' names are not printed on these labels. Extended Title - From Gear Meat Company Scrapbook of labels, page [56]. Quantity: 4 colour art print(s) on labels.. Physical Description: Chromolithographs on labels, 57 x 340 mm; 190 x 122 mm (2 of this size); and, 58 x 330 mm.

Date: 1891

By: Forsyth, James, -1896; Evening press (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-C-EMPLOYMENT-1891-01

Description: Shows 7 small scenes, entitled: (1) The start, (2)Public hall Pahiatua 12.30 am, (3) On the road; 3 miles of slush, glue and water, (4)'The Corner" as seen from No. 10 Gang's fire, (5) Our camp at Poverty Flat, (6) Joe packing flour, (7) Archie, a cool costume. N.B. The kilt is a blanket. The identity of artist Mr Forsyth is unknown at this time. This sheet was issued separately and along with a single-sheet text supplement to the issue of the Evening Press" 6 June 1891. The supplement's text included a fiction story and other chatty text items, but no mention of the Unemployed subject. In the issue for 6 June itself, was a short paragraph about Unemployment in the column "The Labour Interest", a column initiated and announced as a regular feature around ten days prior to 6 June, as labour issues had been growing in importance. The following month, the Woodville Examiner, 15 July 1891, page 2 printed a letter from a member of the Unemployed at the Pahiatua camp. Inscriptions: Most sketches signed: Forsyth; Recto - bottom right - Evening Press Litho. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 505 x 323 mm.

Date: 1890

From: New Zealand. Department Lands and Survey :The New Zealand grand tour 1890, by steamship, rail, coach, horse & foot. N.Z. Survey, Wellington 1890.

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-NZ-1890-01-front

Description: An arrangement of text, with an inset scene of New Zealand mountains. The inset is in the shape of an artist's palette with three brushes through the thumb-hole. Extended Title - From New Zealand Survey [Department] The New Zealand grand tour, by steamship, rail, coach, horse & foot. 1890 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on cover of folded brochure.. Physical Description: Photocopy, on folded brochure, 228 x 109 mm.

Date: 1905

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to milk and its delivery and supply]

Reference: Eph-B-MILK-1905-01

Description: Two pages of text, the left side assuring readers that the cows from which milk is supplied, have been tested by a Government Veterinary Surgeon, and found free of disease. The right side reports on comments (from the Evening post of 23 September 1905) of Dr Valintine, District Health Officer for Wellington, about filthy conditions and lack of sanitation in dairy sheds. It assures readers that the premises are open for public inspection any day or hour except Sunday. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on pink flier.. Physical Description: Letterpress, on two page spread, 210 x 268 mm.

Date: 1874

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

Reference: Eph-B-BUILDING-SUPPLIES-1874-01-09

Description: Shows ground plans of two cottages. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on page of sales catalogue.. Physical Description: Engraving on page 205 x 277 mm.

Date: 1878

From: New Zealand Railways: [Ephemera relating to railways, railway trains, rail timetables, rail travel in New Zealand. 1800s]

By: George, Thomas, -1889

Reference: Eph-A-RAIL-1878-01

Description: A toast list. Those toasted included the Royal Family, the Governor, the Army, Navy & Volunteers, The Ministry, The Parliament of New Zealand, Sir Julius Vogel, the Mayor of Christchurch, visitors, the ladies. Surrounded by an elaborate border possibly inspired by Maori or Polynesian design. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on card. Physical Description: Lithograph on light card, 228 x 155 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Otago Heritage Books in 2002.

Date: 1910

From: [Postcards of the Wesport and Buller area, collected by William Robert Jones. 1900-1970s]

By: G Parkhouse (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-POSTCARDS-Jones-03

Description: Photograph on postcard shows a general view of the mining town of Millerton, with a view along the Millerton Incline rail track carrying coal trucks. There is a large hall in the right background. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour photolithograph on postcard, 89 x 139 mm.

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: 1910

By: New Zealand. Department of Tourist and Health Resorts

Reference: Eph-A-POSTCARDS-Westland-01

Description: Shows a general view of the lake on the recto. The verso shows an engraved illustration of Mt Earnslaw at the head of Lake Wakatipu. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on postcard, 89 x 140 mm.

Date: 1886

From: [Programmes and fliers relating to music concerts and musical performances in New Zealand. 1880-1889].

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-1886-01

Description: An arrangement of text with a decorative border, and small illustrations of a woman playing the piano, and two women singing a duet. The performers included: Mrs Yate, Mr Crocker, Misses Stevens and Lee and Messrs Calon and Stevens, Miss M Bowes, Mr H Swan, Mr Jacobsen, Miss Iris Fulton, Mrs Sheath, Miss Fergusson, Mr Humphreys, Mr Chamberlain, Miss Bold, Misses Luckie, Williams, Crowley, Roy and Holt. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on silk programme.. Physical Description: Letterpress on silk, 290 x 190 mm.

Date: 1852

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to banks and banking, credit cards, methods of banking, saving and payment]

By: Biss, G C D'Arcy, active 1975; Fergusson and Mitchell (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-BANK-1852-01

Description: Bank or company's promissory note with ornate border incorporating John Jones' name and places where the company did business. At the top centre is a hanging sheep, flanked by two allegorical seated female figures, one with ears of grain and a cornucopia and one with a spindle and beehive. Accompanying letter explains that the note was issued by the donor's great-grandfather. See the Dictionary of New Zealand biography vol 1 (1990), page 213, about John Jones' issuing of such promissory notes. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s) on promissory note. Physical Description: Engraving on paper note, 125 x 188 mm.

Date: 1900 - 1920

From: Gear Meat Company :Scrapbook of labels. 1890s-1920s].

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: Eph-F-MEAT-Gear-130

Description: Marlborough Rabbit Trapping and Meat Export Co label shows a sailing ship being loaded in a port at the right, and a still life arrangement of fruit with fish, pheasant (?) and rabbit at left. The borders are decorative. The S Kirkpatrick label is a generic one with a space for the specific food contained. It has floral and decoative motifs. Extended Title - From Gear Meat Company Scrapbook of labels, page [130]. Quantity: 2 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on labels.. Physical Description: Photolithographs, labels for tin, 108 x 342 mm, and 114 x 322 mm.