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Date: 1901

By: Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd; Young, Henry William, 1840-1903

Reference: A-216-010-b

Description: An invitation with elaborate lettering, surmounted by portraits of the Duke and Duchess, and surrounded with landscapes of (clockwise from top left) Mts Ruapehu and Tongariro; Mt Egmont; Mitre Peak; Wellington; Mt Cook. The Royal Arms and those of New Zealand appear at the sides. Futher copies at A-216-010, -a & -c Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 230 x 304 mm on card 284 x 358 mm Provenance: Donation: Mrs Arthurs, Wellington? 10 February 1954.

Date: 1886 - 1900

By: Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: B-175-015

Description: Shows a general view of the White Terraces, with two figures standing on the lip of one of the pools at centre right. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, image 147 x 435 mm, on sheet 254 x 550 mm. Provenance: Donated by David Mote, England, 2009 Transfers: Collection as a whole was received by Photographic Archive; material transferred from there - - Transfers - To Ephemera : Postcard album; to MSS : passport and naval papers; to Drawings, Paintings & Prints : print of The White Terrace.

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: 1914 - 1844 - 1847

By: Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd; New Zealand Graphic and Star Printing Works; Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: A-015-019-c

Description: A large whare with carved figures along the near side, a porch and painted rafters (kowhaiwhai) Supplement to: Brett's Christmas annual 1914 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 235 x 338 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: 1917

By: Gibb, William Menzies, 1859-1931; Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: B-059-018

Description: Subtitle: "A view of the Auckland Harbour overlooking the North Shore to Rangitoto, with the islands of Motutapu and Waiheke on the right". "Supplement to Brett's Christmas annual, 1917" Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 245 x 349 mm

Date: 1901

By: Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd; Schmidt, William Shaw Diedrich, 1870-1968; Morice, Louisa Jane Spotswood, 1873-1957

Reference: A-216-007-a

Description: An invitation to Dr C G and Mrs Morice. In the centre top is the royal coat of arms. Left top is a view of Wellington Harbour with Lyttelton Harbour at the right top. Centre left are portraits of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra and centre right are portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall (later George V and Queen Mary). Bottom left is a cavalry soldier with the uniform worn for the South African war, his horse behind him, followed by a view of Auckland Harbour, the arms of New Zealand, a view of Port Chalmers and a Maori chief with Mount Taranaki behind him Extended Title - Supplement to Brett's Christmas Annual, Dec. 1, 1922 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph glued to card, 284 x 360 mm

Date: 1914 - 1844 - 1847

By: New Zealand Graphic and Star Printing Works; Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd; Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: A-015-019-b

Description: A large whare with carved figures along the near side, a porch and painted rafters (kowhaiwhai) Supplement to: Brett's Christmas annual 1914 Trimmed around outline of house Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 235 x 338 mm

Date: 1901

By: Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd; Schmidt, William Shaw Diedrich, 1870-1968

Reference: A-216-007-b

Description: A blank invitation. In the centre top is the royal coat of arms. Left top is a view of Wellington Harbour with Lyttelton Harbour at the right top. Centre left are portraits of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra and centre right are portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall (later George V and Queen Mary). Bottom left is a cavalry soldier with the uniform worn for the South African war, his horse behind him, followed by a view of Auckland Harbour, the arms of New Zealand, a view of Port Chalmers and a Maori chief with Mount Taranaki behind him Extended Title - Supplement to Brett's Christmas Annual, Dec. 1, 1922 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph glued to card, 284 x 360 mm Provenance: Donation: Mrs Arthurs, 10 February 1954

Date: 1920 - 1929

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].

By: Auckland star (Newspaper); Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: B-185-088-a

Description: Certificate of membership in the Peter Pan Club associated with the children's page in the Auckland Star, shows a circular inset at top centre, of the statue of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens. Along the top is a frieze showing a rabbit, a kiwi and two pixies. There are decorated columns down the sides and a cicular logo of the club at lower centre, showing a star, two hands shaking, and the motto "Be loyal". The certificate is signed by "Wendy" the Club Mother, and "Peter Pan" the Club Captain. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on sheet, 320 x 439 mm.

Date: 1920 - 1929

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].

By: Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: B-185-097

Description: Two sizes of a design for a tinned fruit label, green with gilt trim. The central logo shows an oak leaf, and at the left is an arrangement of fruits, including black currants, strawberries, gooseberries, peach, apricot, pear, plums, apple and blackberries. Leslie Rykers is the attributed artist because of the provenance of this material. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithographs, 96 x 300 mm, and 82 x 238 mm, on sheet 215 x 335 mm.

Date: 1915 - 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].

By: Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: B-185-096

Description: Double galley proof for a vertical oval beer label shows a view of Te Reinga Falls inside the border containing text. Advertisements for this beer appeared as early as 1916. Artist / designer may be Leslie Rykers; this assumption is based on the provenance of this material. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, on sheet 113 x 171 mm.

Date: 1916

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].

By: Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: B-185-092-a

Description: Chromolithograph print shows a decorative border around a design for a farewell card. At the top is the monogram logo of the Auckland Club, with the flags of Japan, Britain and New Zealand. Below the text at the lower edge are two oval inset landscapes, the one at the left showing Mt Fujiyama and the one at the right showing Auckland Harbour and North Head. Below the image are named samples of the coloured inks to be used. Design is likely to be by Leslie Rykers, given the provenance of this item. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, image 206 x 132 mm, on card 248 x 173 mm.

Date: 1916

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].

By: Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: B-185-092

Description: Chromolithograph print shows a decorative cursive typeface message on an image with a decorative border. At the top is the monogram logo of the Auckland Club, with the flags of Japan, Britain and New Zealand. Below the text at the lower edge are two oval inset landscapes, the one at the left showing Mt Fujiyama and the one at the right showing Auckland Harbour and North Head. Design is likely to be by Leslie Rykers, given the provenance of this item. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, on card 206 x 132 mm.

Date: 1920

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].

By: Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: B-185-090

Description: Chromolithograph formal decorative invitation shows the coat of arms of the Prince of Wales at top centre, with a New Zealand flag and a Union Jack on either side. At centre right is an inset circular portrait of Prince Edward the Prince of wales, and at left is a circular inset of the ship "Renown". The coats of arms of Auckland and New Zealand are at the lower border, on either side of a crest including an "E" scroll with rose, thistle, shamrock decoration. The columns at either side have Maori motifs. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, on card 192 x 277 mm.

Date: 1920 - 1929

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].

By: Auckland star (Newspaper); Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: B-185-088

Description: Certificate of membership in the Peter Pan Club associated with the children's page in the Auckland Star, shows a circular inset at top centre, of the statue of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens. Along the top is a frieze showing a rabbit, a kiwi and two pixies. There are decorated columns down the sides and a cicular logo of the club at lower centre, showing a star, two hands shaking, and the motto "Be loyal". The certificate is signed by "Wendy" the Club Mother, and "Peter Pan" the Club Captain. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on sheet, 320 x 439 mm.

Date: 1901

By: Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd; Young, Henry William, 1840-1903

Reference: A-216-010

Description: An invitation with elaborate lettering, surmounted by portraits of the Duke and Duchess, and surrounded with landscapes of (clockwise from top left) Mts Ruapehu and Tongariro; Mt Egmont; Mitre Peak; Wellington; Mt Cook. The Royal Arms and those of New Zealand appear at the sides Futher copies at A-216-010-a, -b, -c Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 230 x 304 mm on card 284 x 358 mm

By: Baker, William George, 1864-1929; Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: B-086-044

Description: Shows Clinton River, mountain range in background Possibly published in Brett's Christmas annual, 1920s Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Coloured photolithograph 220 x 340 mm on sheet 280 x 410 mm

Date: 1900 - 1910

By: Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: B-080-016

Description: Published as a supplement to a newspaper Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph

Date: 1914

By: Wright, Walter, 1866-1933; Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd; Brett's Christmas Annual (Periodical)

Reference: B-033-023

Description: Shows a Maori village beside a lake, canoes on shore. Possibly a Rotorua scene. Supplement to Brett's Christmas annual, 1914. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph 330 x 457 mm, on sheet 410 x 510 mm