Places

Date: 1886

By: P, C, active 1886; Wilson & Horton (Firm); Gilmore, D Hunter, active 1950s-1980s

Reference: B-033-020

Description: A series of views of Te Wairoa with Lake Tarawera in the background; the White Terraces; the Pink Terraces Supplement to: New Zealand Herald, 21 June 1886. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Two tone lithograph 450 x 290 mm Provenance: Donation: D. Hunter Gilmore, Rangiora, 12 March 1980

Date: 1844 - 1890 - 1969

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Star Steam Printing Company; Brett, Henry, 1843-1927; Heritage Fine Prints; Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: D-001-023

Description: Extensive view of a plain with volcanic cones in the background, including Mount Hobson and Mount Eden, showing a feast given by Waikato Chiefs in 1844, attended by about 4000 Maori and many Pakeha. A 400 yard-long shed is in the background and Governor Fitzroy is shown visiting the scene with many other Pakeha. Features and incidents are numbered and described below the work. A haka is being performed on the right for Fitzroy, Sheppard (the colonial Treasurer) and William Swainson (the Attorney General). Tribal groups are named as Ngatihaua, Ngatikoroki, Ngatimahuta, Ngatiwhatua, Ngatikoura and Ngatiruru and the plain is covered with large numbers of people, the majority Maori. A 1969 photomechanical reproduction, taken from a lithograph presented with Brett's Almanac for 1890, which is derived from an earlier lithograph published by Samuel Augustus Tegg in 1845, which in turn is after an original watercolour of the event made in 1844 by J. J. Merrett in the Hocken Library. Print no 142 of an edition of 1000 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph of tinted lithograph in two colours 205 x 794 mm (image) on sheet 293 x 876 mm

Date: 1919

By: United Fire Brigades Association; Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: Eph-C-FIRE-1919-01

Description: A brightly-coloured certificate showing two firemen holding hoses, and two models of fire engine (one a steam drivien vehicle and one horse-drawn). The decorative border incorporates the hoses held by the firemen. The top part of the certificate is missing. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, on sheet 355 x 455 mm (cropped at the top)

Date: 1889

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: Eph-C-INSURANCE-1889-01

Description: Shows the letterhead of the insurance company at the top (featuring Britannia), and handwritten details of the articles insured for one thousand pounds. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Colour lithograph, navy on cream paper, 527 x 395 mm.

Date: 1961

From: [Posters and large programmes for drama productions in New Zealand in the 1960s].

By: Auckland City Art Gallery; Wilson & Horton (Firm); Cordy's (Firm)

Reference: Eph-C-DRAMA-1961-01

Description: Poster for a play shows at the top a reproduction of James Barry's "The Rev Thomas Kendall and the Maori chiefs Hongi and Waikato" 1820. Below is the text, in red and black typefaces of various sizes. Two copies held; one is autographed with the names of the cast and others involved in the production: Roberta Elliott, Jack Conway, Harold Kissen, producer Chris Cathcart, Jonathon [sic] Mane, Victoria (Vicki) Bennett, David Arthur Normany Booth, Julian Rosenberg (signed on verso as probable previous owner), Ken Counsell, Nicolas [Nicholas] Rosenberg, John Kelly, Andy Coleman, Mary MacRae, Colin McCahon (designer). The costume maker Brenda Gamble has not signed, but is listed in the programme for the production (Eph-A-DRAMA-1961). There is also a signature of Paul A Sinnock or Dinnock. Other Titles - Hongi, Waikato and Thomas Kendall Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 370 x 235 mm. Provenance: One copy purchased at Cordy's auction, 3 November 2008, lot 11.

Date: 1933 - 1935

By: Thomas Cook Ltd; Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits et des Grands Express Europeens; Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-TOURISM-NZ-1933-01

Description: Booklet produced by Thomas Cook & Son and the Compagnie Internationale de Wagons-Lits. Gives tour intineraries for ten different New Zealand tours, and lists prices of accommodation at leading holiday resorts. Shows weights of fish caught in the 1932-33 fishing season. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 32 pages, 207 x 100 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath, Auckland, in 2007.

Date: 1901

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to the New Zealand Army, volunteers, soldiers of regular forces]

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-ARMY-1901-02

Description: Booklet containing the official programme of events, including a sports programme, descriptions of famous British regiments, photographs of the commandant and general staff of the Imperial Regiment, the King's bodyguard, 21st Lancers, Cameron Highlanders, Royal Horse Artillery, Scots Guards, Irish Guards, New Zealand veterans of the Crimean War, Colonel Dahbda, officers of the Indian Contingent, Major Keshawarao (Gwalior I.S. Cavalry), New Zealand veterans who served in the Indian Mutiny, New Zealand veterans of the 18th Royal Irish Regiment, British veterans in Auckland, officers of the 6th contingent to South Africa. The front cover shows a New Zealand soldier and a British soldier shaking hands on the shore. At top left is a British coat of arms. Also contains advertisements for Haig & Haig whisky; H M Smeeton, general provider; Bartlett art photographer; Tonson Garlick Co Ltd, "Zealandia" shirts; Edson's hair renewer; New Zealand Insurance Company; South British Insurance Company; Stewart Dawson & Co. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 40 pages, each 175 x 245 mm.

Date: 1927

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to optometry, spectacles, opticians, eye tests]

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: Eph-B-OPTOMETRY-1927-01

Description: An arrangement of text, which concludes: "Please make appointments with Mr Taylor, at Bongard's North Pharmacy". Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief print, 290 x 222 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath, Auckland, in May 2010.

Date: 1954

From: [Ephemera of octavo sizes relating to alcohol and alcoholic beverages and drink, in New Zealand]

By: A A Corban & Sons Ltd; Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-ALCOHOL-1954-01

Description: Booklet of prices for alcoholic liquor, with advice on decanting, and a glossary of terms. There is an order form inside the back page. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 16 pages, 185 x 115 mm.

Date: 1906

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

By: John Wilson and Company Ltd; Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-BUILDING-SUPPLIES-1906-01

Description: Promotional booklet with testimonials from many contractors and customers, illustrated with photographs of the Portland Cement and Hydraulic Lime Works at Mahurangi, Auckland, a concrete beacon at Rangitoto, the Napier breakwater, a ferro-concrete wharf at Auckland, a Warkworth bridge, Auckland tramway works, Thomas Ballinger and Company building in Wellington, Whare Marahiri in the Cook Islands, Auckland Gas Company's gasholder tank at Freeman's Bay, a reinforced concrete bridge, a bridge over the Hikuwai River at Tolago [sic] Bay, the Cement Pipe Company's factory at Masterton, a railway, the Rotorua Baths foundation, the Dannevirke septic tank, Queen Victoria's statue in Albert Park. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 48 pages, 140 x 223 mm.

Date: 1911 - 1914

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

By: Clark's Patent Blocks Ltd; Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: Eph-B-BUILDING-SUPPLIES-1911-02

Description: A flier advertising a damp-proof ceramic block manufactured by R O Clark. The eight photographs show: Warkworth Town Hall (architect A B Herrold), Clark's own residence ("Gentleman's suburban residence"), a four-roomed cottage, Rodney County offices, a residence under construction in Epsom (Architect A L Ferneyhough), a store in Theatre Lane Auckland (Architect A L Ferneyhough), a six-roomed residence in Hobsonville, and a cottage at Birkdale. The premises of Clark's Patent Blocks Ltd were at No 2, Second Floor, Endean's Building, Queen Street, Auckland. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 232 x 308 mm.

Date: 1930 - 1935

By: A. & G. Price Ltd.; Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: Eph-B-MACHINERY-1930-01

Description: A promotional booklet illustrated with photographs of the company's works and head office at Thames, modern road graders, a vaccum butter churn, the Hauraki steam steriliser, a boiling down plant, dairying machinery (pumps), timer jack, logging blocks, bush locomotives, sawmill machinery, gate deal frame, lifting jacks, piston ring pot castings, crane gearing for the Waikaremoana Hydro scheme, boilers, engine cranks, petrol tank railway cars, fuel oil burners; there are also photographs of the inside of the machine shop, the Auckland Branch building exterior and machine shop interior, a photograph of the Whenuahura Viaduct and steam locomotives. Dated ca 1930, because of a mention on page 17 of the Waikaremoana Hydro Scheme which was first commissioned in 1929. Quantity: 1 sales catalogue.. Physical Description: Catalogue of 24 pages, 288 x 226 mm.

Date: 1901

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: Eph-B-ROYAL-1901-01

Description: Includes: Timetable / itinerary bound in red leather, for the visit (Auckland 11-13 June; Rotorua 13-15 June; Waiotapu 14 June; Wellington 18-21 June; Christchurch 22-25 June; Dunedin 25-27 June 1901) Royal visit to New Zealand. Auckland 11th to 13th June 1901. Wilson & Horton, printers, Queen and Wyndham Streets, Auckland. New Zealand programme [black edged folded pamphlet with itinerary / programme. Sydney, W E Smith Limited, Bridge Street. Timaru Railway Refreshment Rooms, June 25th 1901. Luncheon [menu] Palmerston Railway Refreshment Rooms. June 27th, 1901. Luncheon [menu]. Quantity: 5 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, in folded pamphlets and booklet, sizes varying from 150 x 100 mm to 265 x 210 mm. Provenance: Purchased from John Martin (London dealer) in 2005.

Date: 1913

From: [Ephemera, sales catalogues, and advertising for retail firms, traders, shops and stores. 1911-1919]

By: A W Page (Firm); Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-RETAIL-1913-01

Description: Mail order catalogue for A W Page at Kingsland, Auckland. Items for sale were grocery items, food, oils, patent medicines, kitchen equipment, gardening tools, enamel paints, household ironmongery and brushware, stoves, heaters, firewood, seeds. Advertisements for: Tucker's family baking powder, Acorn brand coffee, Brown's Cornflour, "Champion" roller flour, Oak brand tinned peaches, Lymm pure salt, Amberine soap, Page's teas, Nicholls' Bros patent "Orb" ranges, "Perfection" blue flame oil stoves, Sharland's Port Quinine wine, Oak Leaf butter, "Nazol" ointment. Other Titles - A W Page's popular price list Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 152 pages, each 238 x 160 mm.

Date: 1876 - 1969

By: Hammett, J M, active 1877; Hutchinson, A, active 1876; W C Wilson & Sons (Firm); Wilson & Horton (Firm); Chapman, George Thomson, 1824-1881; Heritage Fine Prints

Reference: D-001-022

Description: Panoramic view from the harbour. Printed by Wilson & Horton. No. 160 of a first printing of 1000. Title varies from the original print. Issued at $4.50. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Sepia photolithograph, 260 x 700 mm on sheet 290 x 690 mm

Date: 1890 - 1895

From: Ephemera relating to hotels, motels, hostels and other accommodation in Taupo and the surrounding area

By: Spa Hotel (Taupō, N.Z.); Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-HOTEL-Taupo-1890s-02

Description: Folded pamphlet promotes the hotel as a central location from which to visit geysers and blowholes. The "Spa" Coaching Company will take visitors to Wairakei Geysers, Tokaanu, Arateatea Rapids, Huka Falls and Rotokawa Sulphur Lake. The Maori Carved Dining Hall seats 100 persons, and there is a hot and tepid swimming bath, sulphur bath and tepid blue bath (all are free). There are rose gardens, pine plantations, lawn tennis courts, promenade and ornamental lawns, as well as grazing for horses. The back cover lists tariff. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on card, folded, 115 x 78 mm. Provenance: Purchased from John Martin, dealers Whitehall, London, in 2008.

Date: 1908

From: [New Zealand ephemera of quarto size, pamphlets, flyers relating to international politics, conflicts and aid]

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: Eph-B-INTERNATIONAL-1908-01

Description: A programme of entertainment for the personnel of the United States naval fleet, including a civic ceremony, a banquet, a review of troops, tourist trips, theatre performances, race meeting at Ellerslie, rifle shooting match, yacht racing, Auckland vs Wellington rugby match. A trip to Rotorua included a welcome by Arawa Maori at the Government Gardens and a drive to Whakarewarewa. Other Titles - New Zealand Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on pamphlet. Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, each 243 x 110 mm. with Rotorua map tipped in back

Date: 1899

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: C-033-005-b

Description: Amongst the ships shown are the Glenbervie, Adelaide and Tory, with Maori paddling a waka with Col. Wakefield as passenger. Supplement to: Auckland Weekly News, Christmas number, 1899. See also neg. no. 2005 1/1, held in the A.T.L. Photograph Section. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 16.2 x 21.9 inches

Date: 1888 - 1892

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm); Auckland Education Board

Reference: Eph-A-EDUCATION-Auckland-1888/1892

Description: Board of Education, Auckland. 4 certificates of Lloyd Keals, 1888-1892. $20.00 (A EDUCATION 1888-1892) Quantity: 4 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) certificates. Physical Description: Letterpress on cards, 115 x 155 mm.

Date: 1947

From: [Ephemera relating to poultry rearing, poultry shows, poultry meat. 1920-1950]

By: Wilson & Horton (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-POULTRY-1947-01

Description: Promotional booklet for Bromley Park, "the home of bonny chicks". There is a foreword from the proprietor Les Batkin, photographs of the interior of the brooding house, the enclosures for pullets, the Harrison "Perfect" brooder made of galvanised iron and crimp wire, an aerial view of the farm, price lists for white leghorns, black orpingtons, Rhode Island reds, barred Plymouth Rocks. There are pages advertising modern appliances such as drip nipples, water fountains, feed hoppers, water valves; and a photograph of the Bromley Park Midget, an enclosure for those who wish to raise fewer than 30 chickens. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 22 pages, 178 x 223 mm. Transfers: Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-1989, and Photographic Archive..