In the meeting house lounge of the Spa Hotel, Taupo

In the meeting house lounge of the Spa Hotel, Taupo
Date
[ca 1950]
Reference
1/1-010388-F
Description

Scene in the meeting house lounge of the Spa Hotel, Taupo, circa 1950. Shows the carved central support pole of the building and a hotel employee arranging roses alongside. Photograph taken for National Publicity Studios.

Notes on back of file print, from National Publicity Studios, read: "This carving of the head man of the Tribe is very valuable, and is insured for £350. The whole structure is supported by this God and Tuatara Lizard which he holds."

Source of descriptive information - File print

Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).

Physical Description: Film negative

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Part of
Tourist and Publicity
Format
1 b&w original negative(s), Negatives, Film negative, Orientation: Vertical image
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