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Date: 1914

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to meat, the meat industry, cookery. 1900-1919]

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-MEAT-1914-01

Description: Cover shows coloured illustrations of the company's works at Oamaru, Islington, Burnside, Smithfield and Picton. Inside lists beef and mutton products, galantines, meat extracts, and other products such as sausages and pork brawn. A monochrome photograph of stacked tin goods appears inside. 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) on sales brochure.. Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 145 x 263 mm, folded to 145 x 102 mm

Date: 1940 - 1959

By: New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch; Smiths City Market; Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-FURNITURE-1950s-01

Description: Shows a bedroom with two single beds, two rugs, a corner drawer and bookcase unit, table lamp, mirror, window with yellow curtains and venetian blinds. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph and screenprint, 1015 x 760 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2007.

Date: 1906

By: Nairn & Sons Ltd; Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-HORTICULTURE-Nairn-1906-76

Description: Shows two yellow flowers, one open, one closed, on stem with leaves. Extended Title - From Nairn and Sons nursery catalogue 1906-7. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Press Co. Lith. Christchurch. N.Z. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) in sales catalogue.. Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 260 x 195 mm.

Date: 1906 - 1907

From: [Ephemera relating to exhibitions in New Zealand in 1906-1907, including the New Zealand International Exhibition, Christchurch]

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-EXHIBITION-1907-01

Description: Certificate featuring a Maori in a cloak standing at the left, with a kiwi in front of him. At right is a read seal, and in the lower centre is an oval inset illustration of the exhibition buildings. The whole is surrounded by a border of Maori design. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 202 x 271 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Transferred from Manuscripts & Archives 84-145, June 2003..

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: 1950

By: New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch; Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-FRUIT-1950-01

Description: Poster shows at top left a train and at top right a steamship, both ways of sending produce to Reilly's. The central circular title panel is flanked by the Union Jack at left and a New Zealand flag at the right. The lower half shows many different fruit and vegetables. Dated with reference to a photograph showing the poster on the Rakaia Railway Station on 29 March 1950. (Archives New Zealand files Neg. no B-57, photographer Le Cren) Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 1015 x 755 mm.

Date: 1900

From: Canterbury's demonstration on the departure of the N.Z. "Rough Riders" for South Africa. Hagley Park, Saturday, Feb[ruary] 17, 1900. [Programme]. 1900.

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd; Hutt, Fay, active 1985

Reference: Eph-A-WAR-SA-1900-02-cover

Description: An arrangement of text. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (on cover of folded sheet). Physical Description: Letterpress, on pamphlet 225 x 143 mm

Date: 1915

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd; Weekly press (Newspaper); Bowring, Walter Armiger, 1874-1931; Selig, Phineas, 1856-1941

Reference: C-033-011

Description: A view from a wharf of H M N Z T No. 14 disembarking from either Lyttelton or Wellington, with waving soldiers on board, and soldiers and civilians on shore and in surrounding small boats. Many are waving small flags. The hull of the ship is green. A further transport ship, painted grey, is visible on the left Extended Title - Supplement to `New Zealand at the Dardanelles'. Special war number of `The Weekly Press'. 18 September 1915. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 325 x 450 mm

Date: 1904

From: Nairn and Son's, florists and nurserymen, palm nursery, Christchurch, N.Z. :Plant catalogue 1904-5.

By: Nairn & Sons Ltd; Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-HORTICULTURE-Nairn-1904-01-cover

Description: Shows arrangement of text and maple leaves. Exhibited in 'To market, to market' Exhibition of advertising and commercial ephemera from the Printed Ephemera Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library. First Floor foyer, National Library of New Zealand, 5 August - 16 September 1997. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - ChCh Press Co Litho. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on cover of sales catalogue.. Physical Description: Lithograph, coloured 240 x 182 mm.

Date: 1906 - 1920

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-MEAT-1900s-04

Description: Shows cattle and sheep in a field in one inset panel on the left, and a picture of two bulls at the top centre. Medals show the award won by the company at the Crystal Palace Colonial & Indian Exhibition in 1905. Decorative lettering and panels are used. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, on label, 127 x 337 mm. Provenance: Donated loose in the back of the Gear Meat Company scrapbook.

Date: 1912

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to horse racing in New Zealand]

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd; Warner's Hotel (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-A-HORSE-RACING-1912-01

Description: Front cover shows a horse and kockey in embossed ornate frame. Menu items are listed inside. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, embossed, on cover of folded menu card, 165 x 115 m.m

Date: 1906

By: Nairn & Sons Ltd; Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-HORTICULTURE-Nairn-1906-37

Description: Shows clematis varieties: Lilacina, Gipsy queen, Madame van Houtte, Jackmani superba, Madame Edouard Andre, Nelly Moser. Extended Title - From Nairn and Sons nursery catalogue 1906-7. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - ChCh. Press Co. Lith. N.Z. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) in sales catalogue.. Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 260 x 195 mm.

Date: 1906 - 1920

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-MEAT-1900s-05

Description: Shows bull and sheep in a field in one inset panel on the right, and a circular picture of a group of sheep at the left. Decorative lettering is used. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, on label, 143 x 500 mm. Provenance: Donated loose in the back of the Gear Meat Company scrapbook.

Date: 1900

From: Canterbury's demonstration on the departure of the N.Z. "Rough Riders" for South Africa. Hagley Park, Saturday, Feb[ruary] 17, 1900. [Programme]. 1900.

By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-WAR-SA-1900-02-1

Description: An arrangement of text, giving the programme and the words "God Save the Queen". Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (on cover of folded sheet). Physical Description: Letterpress, on pamphlet 225 x 143 mm Provenance: Donated by Fay Hutt in 1985.

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: 1900

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

Reference: B-094-002-d

Description: Full length caricature portrait of Mr Stead, in suit and hat, hands in pockets, with the Jubilee Meeting of the Club in progress behind him, probably at the Addington Racecourse. Published as supplement to the Weekly Press Nov 7, 1900 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 366 x 271 mm

Date: 1936 - 1959

By: New Zealand Railways. Publicity Branch; Christchurch Press Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-E-BEVERAGE-Soft-1950s-01

Description: Shows at top centre a small pixie in white furry costume, amidst a bunch of raspberries whose juice he squeezes into a glass tumbler. The lower half of the poster continues the text. Other Titles - Christchurch Press Company Limited Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph and screenprint, 1015 x 760 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2007.

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