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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: 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: 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: 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: 1907

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

Reference: Eph-A-FARM-MACHINERY-1907-01-33

Description: Shows illustrations of both these two-wheeled carts, the farm dray and the tip cart. Extended Title - From Booth, Macdonald Co Ltd. Farm implements catalogue no 27 (1907). Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on page of sales catalogue.. Physical Description: Engraving and letterpress, on page 240 x 155 mm.

Date: 1906 - 1907

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

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

Reference: Eph-B-POSTCARD-Vol-2-42-1

Description: Shows a small group of camels and people watching or about to have rides. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 89 x 139 mm.

Date: 21 May 1974

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-71798-G

Description: Aerial photograph taken by Whites Aviation. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 4.75 x 6.5 inches

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: [ca 1915]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000426-G

Description: Possibly a photograph of the boys in the Christchurch West High School Drum & Bugle Corps on parade in the school grounds. Photograph taken by William A Price in early 1900s. Source of descriptive information - Back of file print (1/2-000425-G) Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

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-cover

Description: Arrangement of text. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on cover of sales catalogue.. Physical Description: Letterpress, on cover 240 x 155 mm.

Date: 1906

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

By: Dutch, F W, active 1900-1906; Smith & Anthony Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-EXHIBITION-1906-03

Description: Shows a view of the exhibition buildings, with a rotunda and a dragon train ride in the foreground. The helter skelter is at the right. Some lines of pathways and building outlines are highlighted with applied glitter. Two copies held, one with glitter, one without. Digitised copy has glitter and watercolour additions. Displayed in "An ornament to the town; the band rotunda in New Zealand". Turnbull Gallery, 13 March - 2 June 2017 Other Titles - New Zealand International Exhibition Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on postcard 92 x 141 mm.

Date: 1893

From: [Theatre programmes for opera performances in New Zealand. 1890s].

By: J J Miller Printing Company

Reference: Eph-B-OPERA-1893-01-cover

Description: The back and front cover spread of what is actually a programme for "Carmen up to data" in Christchurch in 1893, shows scenes from the show "Forty thieves", which had played the previous year at the Princess Theatre Melbourne. The illustrations mainly feature a beautiful dancing girl. In one scene she pours oil into a jar containing a person. In another she dances, watched by an admirer in a tree. "Carmen up to data" was a musical burlesque, a spoof of Bizet's 1875 opera "Carmen". It premiered at the Gaiety Theatre London, on 4 October 1890, and toured internationally reaching Australia by 1892. This cover has been overprinted for use in the New Zealand season. Extended Title - Superprinted on top of programme for, Princess Theatre, Melbourne. Grand Xmas pantomime, "Forty thieves", 1892-3. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Designed & lithographed by J J Miller, Melbourne Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress and lithograph, on cover 258 x 238 mm (unfolded).

Date: 1869

From: [Music programmes and fliers for concerts in the 1860s].

By: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-1869-01

Description: Programme shaped to fit in a newspaper column, with insignia of the artillery volunteers at the top (cannon, flags, gunpowder, pickaxes). The conductor of the orchestra was Lieut Stansell, and the accompanist Captain Packer. Other performers were: Henry Thompson, Miss E Ness, Mrs J A Bird, Mr Simms, Mrs Beechey, Messrs Bunz, Lean, Lee, Spensley, Thomson and Packer; Mr and Miss Rowley, Mr Alfred Maskell, Miss S Ness, Mr Coombes, Mr Zeesler, E S Ellisdon. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, 240 x 68 mm. Provenance: From the collection of Mr K A Webster, number 3823 (inscribed on verso)

Date: [ca 1915]

From: Price, William Archer, 1866-1948 :Collection of post card negatives

Reference: 1/2-000425-G

Description: Possibly a group portrait of the boys in the Christchurch West High School Drum & Bugle Corps, taken outdoors. Photograph taken by William A Price in early 1900s. Source of descriptive information - Back of file print Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.5 x 6.5 inches

Date: 1889

By: Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd; Canterbury Caledonian Society; McLennan, D, active 1889

Reference: Eph-C-ASSOCIATION-C-1889

Description: Shows a bearded Scotsman wearing a kilt. He stands with a foot on a chair and the other foot on a table, with his glass raised, proposing a toast. At the right is a list of toasts and those proposing them, and the performers of items of entertainment. These include: Brevet-Col. Lean, Captain Anderson (Sydenham Rifles), Hon J T Peacock, Dr Thomas, Mr W Thomson, Mr J Anderson jnr, Mr J S Williams, Mr P Johnson, Mr John Matson, Mr William Boag, Dr Tomas, Mr Alex Ferguson, Dr Turnbull, Mr Hockley, Mr James Martin, Mr Struthers, Mr Connal, Mr Richardson. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Coloured lithograph,on sheet 254 x 335 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in September 2002.

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: 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-1906-05

Description: Shows a photograph of bandsmen and corwd mambers standing in the foreground, with an ornate foundtian in the middle distance, and the main exhibition building with dome and two turrets, in the background. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on postcard 139 x 92 mm.

Date: 1885

By: Canterbury Dog Show; Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd; D. M. L. (Artist), active 1885-1886

Reference: Eph-B-DOG-1885-01

Description: A blank certificate, featuring a leafy border, with heads of various breeds of dogs, seven in number. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph on card 243 x 310 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in September 2002.

Date: 1906

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

By: Hawcridge, Robert, 1866-1920

Reference: Eph-B-EXHIBITION-1906-02-cover

Description: Shows two young women, one European and one Maori, standing together under a carved Maori gateway, with a New Zealand flag wrapped around both of them. The Maori woman holds up a palm leaf. She wears a grass tunic and rata blossoms, and the European woman wears clematis. They may represent the bicultural nature of Zealandia. Attributed artist is Robert Hawcridge; information provided by Dr Polly Cantlon (26 September 2017), from a privately-owned volume of testimonials complied by Hawcridge in support of his application for the position of Head of School of Art in Dunedin 1909. Other Titles - HaereMai Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on cover of invitation booklet.. Physical Description: Lithograph, 155 x 110 mm (irregular), stuck on cover, 256 x 178 mm.