Strutt, William 1825-1915 :The boundary post in profile, Taranaki, N. Z. Height of man to boundary post. [1856]

Date
1856
By
Strutt, William, 1825-1915
Reference
E-452-f-015-1
Description

Side profile of a carved boundary post, known as Fitzroy's Pole, erected near Bell Block, New Plymouth. Also a small sketch of a man's head, shown against some of the carvings on the pole, to show its height.

Inscriptions: Beneath images: A boundary post. Taranaki, N. Z. This post is close to the Bell Block where the fighting took place during the Maori War and is close to Waitara [crossed out] Waiwakaiho [substuted] River.

Quantity: 2 watercolour(s).

Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour wash, 180 x 40 mm & 43 x 40 mm

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Part of
Strutt, William 1825-1915 :A collection of drawings in water colour ink and pencil illustrative of the scenery and early life of settlers and Maoris of New Zealand. 1855-1863. 1st series. / Strutt, William 1825-1915 :The boundary post in profile, Taranaki, N. Z. Height of man to boundary post. [1856]
Format
2 watercolour(s), Works of art, Pencil and watercolour wash, 180 x 40 mm & 43 x 40 mm
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