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[Williams, Henry], 1792-1867. Attributed works :War canoes, New Zealand. [W E & F Newto...
Date: 1852 - 1833 - 1857 - 1835
By: Williams, Henry, 1792-1867; W E & F Newton (Firm)
Reference: Curios-042-015
Description: A group of war canoes racing, some with sails. In the centre of the group is the missionary schooner, Karere, flying a red and blue ensign. A headland is in the background. Reprinted in the Quarterly papers of the Church Missionary Society in 1849. The image was also used to illustrate Rev. William Yate's 'An account of New Zealand' (London, 1835) opp. p. 184, with title The mission boat accompanying a New Zealand war expedition. Engraved by S. Williams. Engraved from a drawing by Henry Williams titled Expedition on its way to Tauranga in 1833 (Publ-0031-1835-1) It would appear that the reverse of the slide is the correct orientation of the image Other Titles - Expedition on its way to Tauranga in 1833 Other Titles - New Zealand war expedition Inscriptions: [On top edge of wooden frame, in ink] War canoes, New Zealand Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Hand-coloured glass, 103 mm diameter, in wooden frame 150 x 203 mm