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[Williams, Henry], 1792-1867. Attributed works :War canoes, New Zealand. [W E & F Newton, ca 1852-1857]
- Date
- 1852 - 1833 - 1857 - 1835
- By
- Williams, Henry, 1792-1867; W E & F Newton (Firm)
- Reference
- Curios-042-015
- Description
A group of war canoes racing, some with sails. In the centre of the group is the missionary schooner, Karere, flying a red and blue ensign. A headland is in the background.
Reprinted in the Quarterly papers of the Church Missionary Society in 1849. The image was also used to illustrate Rev. William Yate's 'An account of New Zealand' (London, 1835) opp. p. 184, with title The mission boat accompanying a New Zealand war expedition. Engraved by S. Williams. Engraved from a drawing by Henry Williams titled Expedition on its way to Tauranga in 1833 (Publ-0031-1835-1)
It would appear that the reverse of the slide is the correct orientation of the image
Other Titles - Expedition on its way to Tauranga in 1833
Other Titles - New Zealand war expedition
Inscriptions: [On top edge of wooden frame, in ink] War canoes, New Zealand
Quantity: 1 curio(s).
Physical Description: Hand-coloured glass, 103 mm diameter, in wooden frame 150 x 203 mm
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Format
- 1 curio(s), Curios, Lantern slides, Marines (Visual works), Hand-coloured glass, 103 mm diameter, in wooden frame 150 x 203 mm, Orientation: Circular image
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Williams, Henry, 1792-1867. [Williams, Henry], 1792-1867. Attributed works :War canoes, New Zealand. [W E & F Newton, ca 1852-1857]. Ref: Curios-042-015. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/29947942More information can be found in our terms of use.