McIntosh album 18

Date
[Circa 1900s]
By
Barltrop, George William, 1863-1946
Reference
PA1-o-302
Description

Album of photographs probably taken by George William Barltrop, circa 1900s.

Most of the views are taken from a ferry on the Whanganui River; stretches of the river; kainga (villages); groups of Maori on the riverbanks; a low-lying waka with two men in it; and a scene of passengers disembarking.

There are a number of views of Paranui Pa, including an overall view, groups of Maori children, including one entitled `Haka for a penny'; a kaumatua seated in a doorway, by himself in one image, and with two children in a second image.

One view of a gathering for the Missions to Seamen; two portraits of a young woman, taken from different angles (possibly Emma Jane Barltrop).

Other - Pages are numbered 896 to 935

Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Physical Description: Album with maroon cover, entitled `Photographic views'; 20.5 x 17.5 cm

Additional description

Alternative form available: Cope negatives at 1/2-C-008826 to 1/2-C-008863

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Format
1 album(s) Album(s), Photographs, Album with maroon cover, entitled `Photographic views'; 20.5 x 17.5 cm
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Snagging, possibly Whanganui River

Date: [190-?]

From: McIntosh album 18

Reference: PA1-o-302-900

Description: Snagging, possibly Whanganui River. Shows a boat. Photograph probably taken by George William Barltrop, circa 1900s. Source of descriptive information - Inscription on album page. Dated from display dates of PA1-o-302. Inscriptions: Album page - bottom left - Snagging Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 10.9 x 15.1 cm, on album page

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Captain Kenny Stuart and helmsman on Wanganui river steamer

Date: [Between 1900 and 1910]

From: McIntosh album 18

Reference: PA1-o-302-919

Description: Captain Kenny Stuart with his hand on the bridge telegraph, aboard a river steamer (either the Wairoa or the Wairua) on the Houseboat-Pipiriki section of the Whanganui River. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Toned silver gelatin print 151 x 122 mm miounted on album page

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Te Ana-o-Tu-whaka-airi-au cave on banks of Whanganui river

Date: [190-?]

From: McIntosh album 18

Reference: PA1-o-302-915

Description: View of Te Ana-o-Tu-whaka-airi-au cave on banks of Whanganui River. Waterfalls over mouth of cave and dense bush foilage are visible. Located near to scenic area on the river known as The Drop Scene (Aratira) and opposite the Puraroto Cave. Photograph probably taken by George William Barltrop, circa 1900s. Cave is referred to in account of conflict beteeen Maori chief Whaka Nene and the Pipiriki people (see T.W. Downes 'History of, and Guide to the Wanganui River, Wanganui Herald newspaper Company, 1921 pg.47). Source of descriptive information - Inscription on album page. Dated from display dates of PA1-o-302. Location identified by Library client. Inscriptions: Album page - bottom left - Te anau atu Whaka[iriau ?] Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 15.1 x 11 cm, on album page