IMAGE
Smith, William Mein, 1799-1869 :Whare Kaka. [1840s?]
- Date
- 1840 - 1859
- By
- Smith, William Mein, 1799-1869
- Reference
- A-035-001
- Description
Shows dwelling with what appears to be battened-down thatch roofing. There is a stream on the left, and the house stands in a cleared area of bush. The station was established by Clifford and Weld.
First sheep station in New Zealand, established in Wairarapa by Mr C Clifford in 1843.
Compare an almost identical copy (but on brown paper) in Mein Smith's hand from the collection of William Swainson, located at A-024-019. This copy appears to include a vegetable garden at the front of the house.
Other Titles - Wharekaka
Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Title] / W.M.S.
Quantity: 1 drawing(s).
Physical Description: Pencil sketch 115 x 165 mm
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Format
- 1 drawing(s), Works of art, Pencil works, Pencil sketch 115 x 165 mm, Orientation: Horizontal image
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