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Date: 1862 - 1864

From: Artist unknown :Watercolours of New Zealand during the Waikato War of 1863 and on the voyage back to England, 1864.

Reference: A-161-036

Description: View through doorway to bay below, with craft; pohutukawas in bloom A-161/031-041 appear to be from same hand Title from verso. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and gum arabic 161 x 188 mm

Date: 1982

From: Einhorn, Helmut, 1911-1988 :[Preparatory sketches for Wellington kaleidoscope, for Ester. 1979-1985]

Reference: B-181-009

Description: Shows a sailboat named "Lady Kay, Nelson", elevated in a dry dock, probably in Wellington Harbour. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing, 295 x 230 mm. Transfers: Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-1779.

Date: 1902

By: Wright, Walter, 1866-1933; Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: D-017-021-a

Description: Shows four-masted steamship, the "Surrey", filled with soldiers, and flying flags from all masts. A paddle steamer is stationed on her near side, and there are two more at the left of the picture. There are three other steamships further away at the right, and many sailing boats and rowing boats on the water. One rowing boat has a rowing team in rowing outfits, and some near boats contain ladies with parasols. The setting may be Auckland Harbour, with North Head seen in the right background. Supplement to New Zealand graphic, 24 December 1902. Inscriptions: Recto - top left - Supplement to the Christmas number of the New Zealand graphic, December 24th 1902.; Recto - bottom right - W. WRIGHT; Recto - beneath image - [Title] Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 367 x 900 mm, on sheet stuck to board, 430 x 958 mm.

Date: 1880 - 1930

From: Harris, Esme Enid, 1913-1993 :Photographs

By: Brockett, Frederick Charles, 1881-1956

Reference: PAColl-0016-1

Description: Includes factory interiors, processions, aircraft, and family photographs Quantity: 132 b&w original photographic print(s). 4 b&w photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: 1970 - 1971

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-326-002

Description: Three-part image, in three arched lights, showing the head of a bull symbolising Saint Luke, in the centre light, flames (the Holy Spirit) and fleurs de lis (lilies represent the Virgin Mary) at the left, and a mortar and pestle (symbolising Luke's profession as a doctor) and sailing boat (early symbol of Christ's church) in the right light. Inscriptions: Verso - top left - [Title]; Verso - top right - Miller Studios Ltd / Roy Miller / Given by Mr Symington Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, in mat on sheet 330 x 384 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1960

From: Various architects :[Plans, including Proposed additions to Heretaunga Boating Club premises, The Esplanade, Petone. 1960].

By: Harvey, Alf G, active 1929-1960

Reference: Plans-2001-043-002

Description: Contains a copy of the second sheet of the plan drawing made by John Spencer of an Idle-Along One-Design Class Yacht, designed by A G Harvey, redesigned for plywood construction by John Spencer, amended by R J Williamson, and certified by Heretaunga Boating Club. Includes details of rudder and centre plate, mainsail, stem and rigging. Attribution of the drawing to John Spencer is based on the article "Alf Harvey and his Idle Along" by Gavin Pascoe, Wellington Classic Yacht Trust,. Quantity: 1 plan(s). Physical Description: Diazo print, on sheet 370 x 380 mm. Provenance: Donated by Heretaunga Boating Club in 2001. Transfers: First sheet of the plan drawing of the Idle-Along One-Design Class Yacht, designed by A G Harvey, redesigned for plywood construction by John Spencer, is held at Library reference MSO-Papers-7081-2 (From Manuscripts & Archives)..

Date: 1860 - 1862

From: Abraham, Caroline Harriet, 1809?-1877 :Sketchbook. [1860-1864]

Reference: E-569-021

Description: Shows a view of Judges Bay, Auckland, from the deck of the ship "Boanerges". There are two sailboats on the water, and a building at the top of the slope in the centre. Quantity: 1 drawing(s) on page of sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil sketch, on page, 126 x 173 mm.

Date: 1902

By: Wright, Walter, 1866-1933; Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: D-017-021

Description: Shows four-masted steamship, the "Surrey", filled with soldiers, and flying flags from all masts. A paddle steamer is stationed on her near side, and there are two more at the left of the picture. There are three other steamships further away at the right, and many sailing boats and rowing boats on the water. One rowing boat has a rowing team in rowing outfits, and some near boats contain ladies with parasols. The setting may be Auckland Harbour, with North Head seen in the right background. Supplement to New Zealand graphic, 24 December 1902. Inscriptions: Recto - top left - Supplement to the Christmas number of the New Zealand graphic, December 24th 1902.; Recto - bottom right - W. WRIGHT; Recto - beneath image - [Title] Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 367 x 900 mm, on sheet stuck to board, 430 x 958 mm.

Date: 1888

From: Ryan, Thomas, 1864-1927 :[Whangarei and Waiwera sketchbook. 1886-1888].

Reference: E-598-012

Description: Shows four sailboats with sails fully raised. The location is probably Auckland Harbour. Extended Title - from his Whangarei and Waiwera sketchbook, 1886-1888, page 12. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on sketchbook page 145 x 223 mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2002.

Date: 1943-1947

From: Hoddinott, Kenneth Lewis, fl 1935-1965 :Photographs of boating, motoring and motorcycling

Reference: PA1-o-1323

Description: Named sailboats belonging to the group of young men which included Kenneth Hoddinott. As well as portraits of the boats, other images show teams of sailbats competing in races at Parameta. Many of the crews are photographed close to, in the act of sailing the boats. Group holidays taken over the Christmas breaks for 1945/46, and 1946/47 are recorded. The first shows the group with a line up of five cars on a country roadside. The journey took them to Taranaki, Wairakei, and Wakarewarewa. Along the way one of the cars left the road and ended up down a bank, half hidden in bush. The second trip was to Northland via the East Coast. They visited the Karipiro hydro project and Lake Waikaremoana on the way. The sequence shows camps, tents, people taking meals in the open, a puctured car tyre being changed, and a trip on a mail launch. Other groups of photographs show people at a 21st birthday party, and two group portraits of a motorcycle club, and, later, the members in action on their machines. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1870

By: Barraud, Charles Decimus, 1822-1897

Reference: C-174-007

Description: Shows an area of Lake Wakatipu, with a distinctive small inlet in the foreground, possibly at Kelvin Heights or further around the lake, below Wedge Peak. A number of mountains rise in the centre, with the snow-peaked Remarkables visible behind. In the foreground left, four sheep are grazing or resting. A small building, probably a boat shed, is seen on the water's edge, and a three-sailed boat sails within the inlet Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - C.D. Barraud / 1870 [in brushpoint] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and pencil on paper, adhered to board, 375 x 550 mm (image)

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-003

Description: A view across Lake Rotoroa, in Hamilton. On a rise above the opposite bank is the Lake House, designed and built about 1872. Two smaller buildings sit further to the right, on the shores of the lake. A small, lone yacht sails on the water. A range of hills can be seen in the distance, possibly the Hakarimata Range Other Titles - Lake Rotoroa, Hamilton Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Lake Hamilton [in ink] 102 Lake Crescent, Hamilton was designed by architect Isaac Richardson Vialou and built in 1872 for Alfred Cox. It was later owned by Harold Bullock-Webster Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on wove paper, 150 x 260 mm (image)

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)

Date: 1885 - 1886

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-024

Description: Shows sailing boats on a stretch of Auckland Harbour, with Devonport in the middle distance and the distinct shape of Rangitoto rising in the distance. There is a fenced roadway in the bottom left foreground Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on wove paper, 180 x 150 mm (image)

Date: 1910

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

Reference: B-199-028

Description: Shows view of Bay with hills in the distance. Steep cliffs with trees growing on them are at the edge of the bay. A steamship and two sailboats are visible in the distance. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 120 x 160 mm in mat 282 x 240 mm

Date: 1907

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

Reference: A-462-058

Description: On the recto, above, a pencil outline drawing of St George's Bay, with a small sailoat in the foreground at the water's edge. Parnell is on the right, and in the background is North Head and Rangitoto Island. Below, a night-time view of Wellington Harbour, with two three-masted yachts. On the verso, a pencil outline drawing of Herne Bay, with Watchman Island visible. A colour code has been written in for later inclusion. Below, two men on a river in kayak-like rowboats Quantity: 2 watercolour(s). 2 drawing(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, pencil and ink on pages of sketchbook, 310 x 250 mm

Date: 1907

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

Reference: A-462-106

Description: A view of Rangitoto Island from the shore. Rangitoto dominates the picture in the middle ground, and a saliboat on the harbour adds perspective. The water is relatively turbulent, with small waves crashing on the rocks in the foreground Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on loose page of sketchbook, 125 x 177 mm

Date: 1910

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

Reference: A-462-103

Description: A view from Stanley Bay, the small Devonport suburb, at sunset. The sky is yellow with darkening clouds, there are sailboats on the harbour, and a lone house can be seen on the cliff at the right Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on loose page of sketchbook, 127 x 173 mm

Date: 1888

From: Hoare, E A, fl 1887-1888 :Drawings, watercolour sketches, photographs and notes of E A Hoare, Artiste, on board 'S S Tongariro'. December 1887 to March 1888

Reference: E-955-f-032

Description: A sunset view of Wellington Harbour, with the eastern hills in the distance, Point Halswell in the middle distance and a small sailboat on the water. The harbour reflects the colour of the sky Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - E A H [artist's initials in pencil] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, 155 x 250 mm, on sketchbook page 255 x 370 mm

Date: 1865

From: Hodgkins, William Mathew 1833-1898 :[Sketchbook. 1865-1867].

By: Hodgkins, William Mathew, 1833-1898; McCormick, Eric Hall (Dr), 1906-1995

Reference: E-511-009

Description: Shows small jetty at left with two sailboats on the river, between hills. Two cabbage trees grow on land in left foreground. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s) in sketchbook.. 6.20 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 123 x 205 mm. Provenance: Estate of Eric McCormick, 1995. Transfers: Transfer from Manuscripts and Archives, A95-145..