[Merrett, Joseph Jenner] 1816-1854 :[Taranaki scenes. ca 1850].

Date
1849 - 1855
By
Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854; Taranaki Museum; New Plymouth Public Library
Reference
A-284-031/035
Description

Show Taranaki scenes: Interior of George Curtis' house, Omata; Exterior of George Curtis' house, Omata; Alpha flourmill, Huatoki Valley and Victoria Road from Marsland Hill, New Plymouth; Henui (Weekstown) from the coastal dunes; Unidentified New Plymouth outskirts (possibly now Tukapa St / Westown).

Attribution based on style.

George Curtis arrived in New Plymouth in 1849 on the 'Pekin'. "As soon as a raupo house could be erected by the Maoris at Omata, George Curtis and his family went to live on his farm". (NZ Biogs, 1967, vol. 1, p. 53).

Supplied titles.

Inscriptions: Unsigned and undated.; Recto - beneath image - [Titles as supplied by donor].

Quantity: 5 photocopy/ies.

Physical Description: Photocopies, black and white, varying sizes.

Provenance: Original drawings in New Plymouth Public Library tipped into a book, until 1992, then transferred to Taranaki Museum.

Access restrictions
Partly restricted - Curator required
Format
5 photocopy/ies, Works of art, Photocopies, Photocopies, black and white, varying sizes., Orientation: Horizontal image
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