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Bridge, Cyprian, 1807-1885 :Native village with swing and pa in the distance. [Engraved by] J. Whymper, from a sketch by Col. Bridge. [London, 1859]
- Date
- 1845
- By
- Bridge, Cyprian, 1807-1885; Whymper, Edward - 1840-1911
- Reference
- PUBL-0144-1-209
- Description
A fortified pa on a hilltop to the left, children using a swing below the pa, low houses on the flat land near the foot of the hill, canoes at the water's edge in the foreground and raupo or flax drying on a frame.
A reversed version of Bridge's watercolour 'View of Pomare's new pah' (A-079-002)
Extended Title - From: Thomson, A. S. The story of New Zealand. (London, John Murray, 1859), volume 1, p.209
Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s).
Physical Description: Wood engraving, 59 x 84 mm
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Format
- 1 b&w art print(s), Works of art, Wood engravings, Albums, Wood engraving, 59 x 84 mm
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Bridge, Cyprian, 1807-1885. Bridge, Cyprian, 1807-1885 :Native village with swing and pa in the distance. [Engraved by] J. Whymper, from a sketch by Col. Bridge. [London, 1859]. Thomson, Arthur Saunders, 1817?-1860 :The story of New Zealand (London, John Murray, 1859).. Ref: PUBL-0144-1-209. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/23016421More information can be found in our terms of use.