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Date: 7 February 1875

From: [Hodgkins, William Mathew] 1833-1898 :[Sketchbook, including sketches of Lake Wakatipu, Banks Peninsula, Dunedin and its outskirts, Central Otago, Lake Wanaka, Oamaru, 1868, 1872, 1876, 1878]

Reference: E-016-5-073/074

Description: On the left page, notes about a sunset seen from Larnach's Castle ('The Camp'); on the right, a rough drawing of Otago Harbour with colour notes Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing and notes on two sketchbook pages, page size 98 x 154 mm

Date: 1931 - 1939

From: Wickham, Charles, 1853-1940s :Family album. Uncle Charlie's unfinished drawings. [1926-1941].

Reference: E-563-q-18

Description: Shows a view of Oriental Parade, looking east from the city. Number 324 is marked in pen. There is a rosy glow in the sky. Wickham's reputation as an artist of "Turneresque" views, was probably built on pictures such as this. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) inserted into slits in page of album.. Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 196 x 244 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Mr Thomas H Hudson of England in 1997.

Date: 1887

From: Welch, Joseph Sandell, 1841-1918 :[South Island sketches, 1870-1888]

Reference: A-120-044-1

Description: Grass and a mud track in the foreground, a river valley and sunset-tipped hills and snowy mountains beyond In: Welch, J. S. [Album of Sketches] 1876 Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 136 x 225 mm

Date: [Circa 1900s to 1910s]

From: Mercer, Robert, fl 1964 :Photographs and albums of Maori, New Zealand views, and illustrations

Reference: PA1-o-338

Description: Album of photographs taken in the Otago and Southland Regions, by unidentified photographers. All the locations are well identified. Some of the images are related to railways, including railway tunnels (e.g. The Caversham Tunnel when under construction circa 1909), and the Hunts Road Tunnel; the Clutha Railway Bridge; the Wingatui Signal Box; the Balclutha Railway Station, railway yards, and sales-yards; railway barns; D-class engine (New Zealand Railways steam-engine No. 355); the Owaka Express; and bush tramway tracks, one sawmill typical of small mills in the Catlins area. Many of the images are taken with an emphasis on atmosphere, including sunsets, stormy days on the coast near Dunedin, evening at Ocean Beach, storm clouds at Lawyer's Head, and "By beach and sand-hill". There are a large number of views of the Dunedin Botanic Gardens and the Winter Gardens, and the Dunedin Reservoir. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark brown cover, gold lines down spine and across corners; 19.5 x 26.5

Date: 1931 - 1939

From: Wickham, Charles, 1853-1940s :Family album. Uncle Charlie's unfinished drawings. [1926-1941].

Reference: E-563-q-19

Description: Shows a view of Wellington Harbour looking towards snowy mountains in the background. There are two small boats at either side of the picture in the foreground, with a shelter wall behind them. Other Titles - The yachting harbour Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) inserted into slits in page of album.. Physical Description: Watercolour, 182 x 239 mm.

Date: 1923

From: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927 :[Ruapehu eruption sketchbook. 1902-1908].

Reference: E-599-010

Description: A sketch showing trees on a shore in the foreground with an island or headland in the right distance. Notation in the sky indicates the colours red, grey, red-yellow, dk grey. Other Titles - 7 April 1923 Extended Title - From his Ruapehu eruption sketchbook. 1902-1908, page 10. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing in sketchbook, 135 x 173 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2002.

Date: 1931 - 1939

From: Wickham, Charles, 1853-1940s :Family album. Uncle Charlie's unfinished drawings. [1926-1941].

Reference: E-563-q-34

Description: Shows an impressionistic view of Auckland Harbour at sunset, with a new moon in the sky above the setting sun. The buildings of Auckland city are vague shadows in the distance over the water. Wickham's reputation as an artist of "Turneresque" views, was probably built on pictures such as this. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) inserted into slits in page of album.. Physical Description: Watercolour, 235 x 187 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Mr Thomas H Hudson of England in 1997.

Date: 1963

From: Alington, William Hildebrand, 1929- :[Architectural plans. 1950-1990s]

Reference: Plans-2006-058-373/392

Description: Includes ceiling details, plant room, workshop plan, perspective drawings and sections of entranceway, diagrams of sun on NE, NW, SE, SW face. Original file numbering was: 004.03.06.000 Quantity: 20 plan(s). 6 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Pencil on tracing paper, 530 x 800 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1524 - To Photographic Archive - Photographs and slides.

Date: 1870

Reference: A-175-004

Description: Looking across water from a ship or a wharf towards houses at the foot of St Paul's (the mountain with the domed top). Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 175 x 251 mm

Date: 1872

From: [Hodgkins, William Mathew] 1833-1898 :[Sketchbook, including sketches of Dunedin, Australia, and Central Otago] 1872 [and] 1878

Reference: E-032-2-046

Description: An upper view of a tall native tree, possibly a beech tree; a lower view across a bay and hills towards a stormy sky. 'Stooked oats' are noted in the foreground The lower view is likely to be in Otago Harbour; surrounding views are of Otago Peninsula and a similar view on page 52 shows the same landforms and notes the presence of oats Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - partially illegible title Quantity: 2 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, on sketchbook page, page size 113 x 188 mm

Date: 1929 - 1930

From: Rykers, Leslie Bertram Archibald, 1897-1976 :[Original art works for, and print of, advertisements, greeting cards, and illustrations for Auckland Star and Brett's Christmas annuals, mostly 1920s-1930s. Artwork by Neville L and Trevor Rykers, 1940s and 1950s].

Reference: B-185-007

Description: Design drawing for an advertisement for the Farmers' Trading Company shows an illustration of the Auckland six-storey building on a street corner. At the left a long navy-blue articulated bus with "Farmers Trading Co" along its side twice, is parked beside the building. The background sky is orange-gold with radiating sun rays. There is a blank space at the right where text was to go in the published version. Dated from the time of appearance of a slightly altered version in Brett's Christmas number, 1 December 1930. It is not verified that the Farmers free bus service used an articulated bus at this time. There are no other known instances of an articulated bus in New Zealand at the time. Other Titles - Company Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - L.R Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Gouache on board, 365 x 460 mm.

Date: [1980s]

From: Sheffield House Publications Collection

Reference: PA12-11232

Description: Includes - Unidentified waterfall. Sunset view through branches of a tree. Fountains beside Christchurch Town Hall. Fountain and thermal area in unidentified park. Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies.

Date: 1930

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-189

Description: Shows Kapiti Island from the beach. Sand dunes and grasses are visible in the foreground. The sky is yellowish suggesting early morning or evening Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 135 x 215 mm

Date: 1909 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-202

Description: Shows a clearing in a forest. A snow covered Mount Ruapehu is in the distance. The sky is pinkish suggesting early morning or evening Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 304 x 240 mm

Date: 1875 - 1880

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-262

Description: A view of Mt Karioi, south-west of Raglan. Probably taken from Raglan, as the harbour is in the foreground. The mountain is in purple silhouetted in the still waters of the harbour; the sky is pale blue and yellow, suggesting early morning or late afternoon Other Titles - Karioi Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Mary Wykes [in brushpoint]; Recto - bottom left - Kakioi [in brushpoint]; Verso - bottom left - Karioi [in pencil] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 102 x 153 mm

Date: 1908

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-204

Description: Shows Mount Tongariro with clouds behind it and trees in the foreground. View is probably from the Eastern side of Mount Tongariro. The mountain has purple and yellow light on it suggesting early morning or evening Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 220 x 275 mm

Date: 1912

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-208

Description: Shows a view looking over Tokaanu Stream towards a hill. Grass, trees, and shrubs are visible. The sky is pink and yellow suggesting early morning or evening Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 212 x 275 mm

Date: 1885

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: E-964-q-004

Description: A view from the harbour of the limestone pancake rocks at Te Akau, near Raglan. There is a house positioned above the rocks. The sky is a pale yellow, suggesting early morning or evening Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Raglan [in ink]; Recto - bottom left - Te Akau [in ink]; Recto - bottom right - M Wykes [in ink] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on wove paper, 152 x 240 mm (image)

Date: 1908 - 1915

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: A-462-209

Description: Shows a winding river (possibly Tokaanu Stream) with trees either side. Hills are visible in the background. At one side there is a small steep cliff with a pile of rocks (or maybe logs) at the base. A partially submerged log or branch is sticking out of the river. The sky is purplish, and the hills in the background are orange, suggesting early morning or evening Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 220 x 270 mm

Date: 1885

From: Wills, Mary Ann, 1859?-1942: [Collection of watercolours, oil paintings, and albums by Mary Wills, primarily of landscapes. 1885-1936]

Reference: E-964-q-012

Description: Shows a view of Judges Bay in Parnell, Auckland. A small sail boat can be seen in the water in the foreground. The sky and water have a pink hue, suggesting early morning or evening Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - M Wykes / 1885 [in brushpoint]; Album page - beneath image - Judges Bay Auckland [in ink] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on wove paper, 122 x 192 mm (image)