Flags - France

Date: 1861

From: Simpson, William, 1823-1899 :Sketchbook. India, Madras, Bombay and voyage home. 1861-1862.

Reference: E-063-001

Description: A small boat with a French flag, and a drawing of a leaf Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil & watercolour, page size 78 x 138 mm

Date: 1940 - 1945

From: Various artists :[Military medals and buttons, and three Masonic medals of C. P. Powles]. 1874-1945.

By: Powles, Michael John, 1939-; Powles, Guy Richardson (Sir), 1905-1994

Reference: Curios-029-022-005

Description: Shows British and French flags crossed, under the curve of the title. Probably intended as a woman's handkerchief. A souvenir collected by Sir Guy Powles during his service in New Caledonia in World War II Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Embroidery, red white and yellow, on silk 210 x 220 mm.

Date: 1855

From: Pottier, H J A fl 1855 :Souvenirs de Taiti. [Album. 1854-56].

By: Pottier, H J A, active 1855; Sergent, (Monsieur), active 1900s?

Reference: E-548-015

Description: Shows four ships including a paddle steamer flying French flag, off a coastline. Other Titles - 25 February 1855. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - H.P. / Callao le 25 Fevrier / 1855. Quantity: 1 drawing(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil on paper 92 x 250 mm, stuck to page 215 x 273 mm.

Date: 1961 - 1962

From: [Menus and other ephemera of octavo size relating to restaurants and dining. 1960s]

Reference: Eph-A-DINING-1961-01

Description: Card advertises a Cuba Street Restaurant and gives hours of opening (luncheon 12-2.30 Mon-Fri; and dinner 6-11pm Mon-Sat). Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Letter press with tricolor strips at far left, on card 79 x 104 mm.

Date: 1917

From: [Ephemera relating to World War I. 1917. Folder 1]

Reference: Eph-A-WAR-WI-1917-04

Description: Embroidered "envelope" inset, into which one could insert a small note on paper. The flap of the "envelope" is decorated with fuchsias and oval "flags" of Germany, France, Italy and Britain. The words "I'm thinking of you" are embroidered below. The verso of the card bears a message from Boy to Dear Old Bessie, dated 12 March 1917 at the war front in France. Also includes a small card with the words "Forget me not", with a small image of a woman surrounded by flags of various nations including France, Germany and Japan. "Boy" Bennett was probably a neighbour of the donor's mother, Elizabeth (Bess) Feeney, nee Sherlock, when she lived in Westport as a child. Other Titles - 12 March 1917 Quantity: 1 embroidered panel. Physical Description: Embroidered silk envelope 65 x 111 mm, mounted in postcard, 90 x 140 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Patricia Barriball, May 2002. Transfers: Related material from the same accession is housed at PAColl-8731..

Date: 1855

From: Pottier, H J A fl 1855 :Souvenirs de Taiti. [Album. 1854-56].

By: Pottier, H J A, active 1855; Sergent, (Monsieur), active 1900s?

Reference: E-548-008

Description: Shows three sailing ships anchored in the roadstead off port and town of Petropavlovsk, in the Kamchatka Peninsula. One of the ships is flying a French flag. Other Titles - Petroupolosski Other Titles - Petropavlovsk, 7 June / July 1855 Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Petroupolosski; Recto - bottom left - H. Pottier / Petropoloski le / 7 Jul..../ 1855[?] Quantity: 1 drawing(s) in sketchbook.. Physical Description: Pencil on tinted paper 119 x 261 mm, stuck to page 215 x 273 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Hordern House Rare Books Pty Ltd., in 1996.

Date: 1916 - 1918

By: Moule, John, 1878-1958

Reference: Curios-005-033

Description: Green silk handkerchief with embroidered corner showing text and flowers (rose, shamrock and blue flower), a British shield, and the flags of Belgium, Netherlands, France, together with what may be the flag of the Holy Roman Empire (black eagle on yellow background). Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Embroidery on silk, with lace border of depth 55 mm, total 310 x 330 mm. Provenance: From the papers of John Moule, purchased at Dunbar Sloane auction, Auckland, in 2010. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-1859 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-1859..

Date: 1784

By: Hogg and Company; Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: A-111-063

Description: Four French sailors hoisting the pre-Revolutionary French flag, waving their tricorne hats in the air, watched by a smaller group, also cheering, from a rowboat, while their ship stands off in the background Other Titles - Straits Extended Title - From: Anderson, G. W. A new, authentic, and complete collection of voyages around the world. London, 1784, Plate 49. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, 284 x 167 mm (to plate mark) on sheet 381 x 252 mm (irregular)

Date: 1916 - 1918

From: [Ephemera relating to World War I. 1918. Folder 1]

By: Roston's Language Institute (London, England)

Reference: Eph-A-WAR-WI-1918-08

Description: Phrase book for soldiers in France during the first World War, containing useful vocabulary and phrases to use in common and likely siturations. There is a section of French phrases for soldiers (eg I am / we are tired / wounded / ill), and military expressions. A phonetic spelling of the French is also given. The front cover shows the French tricolor flag. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 32 pages, each 103 x 142 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Primrose MacFarlane, in 1986.

Date: 1938

From: Union Steamship Company of New Zealand :Ephemera collected on board the Maunganui, and other Union Line ships 1925-1958, 1969.

By: Coulls, Somerville, Wilkie Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-SHIP-Maunganui-1938-01

Description: Menu for a dinner on board the ship 'Maunganui'. The front cover shows a montage of illustrations: a woman in historic costume beside a red white and blue curtain or tricolor; a couple drinking champagne at a table, a couple in evening dress in front of the Eiffel Tower. Inside is an extensive menu and a list of musical numbers performed by musicians led by O (probably Oswald) Cheesman; the repertoire included works by Rossini, Poldini, Elgar, Yradier, Von Blom, Aletter, Saint Saens, Schertzinger, Thome and Gautier. Other Titles - French dinner on board the Maunganui, 12 July 1938; G B Morgan, captain Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Relief print and letterpress on card folded to 255 x 155 mm.

Date: Sept[ember] 1 1847

From: Artist unknown: [Sketchbook of original watercolours painted in Tahiti]

Reference: E-113-f-20

Description: A road runs beside the blockhouse, situated on a hill and flying the French flag. Various figures, including one of the European men, are seen on the road. The Harpley is seen in the distance. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, pencil and ink on page of sketchbook, 127 x 275 mm

Date: Sept[ember] 2 1847

From: Artist unknown: [Sketchbook of original watercolours painted in Tahiti]

Reference: E-113-f-34

Description: A French barracks with soldiers and natives featuring in the scene. The two regularly featured European men converse in the foreground. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, pencil and ink on page of sketchbook, 127 x 275 mm

Date: August 31 1847

From: Artist unknown: [Sketchbook of original watercolours painted in Tahiti]

Reference: E-113-f-40

Description: An exaggerated view of the Isthme de Taravao, with a French blockhouse and flag, surrounded by other smaller buildings. The islands of Tahiti-nui (Otaheite) and Tahiti-iti (Taiirabut) are indicated. The two European men stand by. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, pencil and ink on page of sketchbook, 127 x 275 mm

Date: Sept[ember] 1847

From: Artist unknown: [Sketchbook of original watercolours painted in Tahiti]

Reference: E-113-f-43

Description: A French barracks on a hill between Papeete and Point Venus. The ship Harpley can be seen anchored off shore. Natives fishing in outrigger canoes, one man pulling his canoe ashore. A European man rides along the shore on horseback. The artist has added in pencil: 'The natives charged up the steep hill' and marked the spot with an X. They have also inscribed 'Ahoni means "One Tree Hill" in Kanaka language'. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, pencil and ink on page of sketchbook, 127 x 275 mm

Date: August 30 1848

From: Artist unknown: [Sketchbook of original watercolours painted in Tahiti]

Reference: E-113-f-37

Description: A view of the top point of Tahiti-nui, called Point Venus, at the tip of Matavai Bay. The artist has added 'Where Capt. Cook landed in 1768 [1769]. Ship Harpley.' It shows a French fort and soldiers. One of the soldiers stands with the man identified as the Captain. A large stone left by Cook is also seen. A more modern memorial was erected by the French in 1901. Page not numbered as the rest are, and dated as one year later - this is likely to be an error. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, pencil and ink on page of sketchbook, 127 x 275 mm

Date: Aug[ust] 30 1847

From: Artist unknown: [Sketchbook of original watercolours painted in Tahiti]

Reference: E-113-f-38

Description: Shows Matavai Bay from Point Tahara, looking across to Point Venus. The ship Harpley is seen anchored off Point Venus. Native figures populate the shore, on foot and on horeseback. French barracks are visible at a distance. A cross and 'Where Cook landed' is inscribed in pencil at Point Venus. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, pencil and ink on page of sketchbook, 127 x 275 mm

Date: 14 Oct 1918

From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918

Reference: 1/2-013629-G

Description: The French Tricolour flag flies from a building in recaptured Beauvois in World War I. In the foreground, a number of army horses are being led down the street. Photograph taken 14 October 1918 by Henry Armytage Sanders. Other - An original print from this negative is at album PA1-f-092, at H1066 Caption - "French Tricolour after being hidden away for four years is hungout by the overjoyed civilians. Beauvois. 14.10.18" (Album) Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H1066 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4 x 5 inches

Date: 23 May 1943

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Elias, M D, active 1943

Reference: DA-02057-F

Description: The population of Tunis demonstrating (with enthusiasm) at the sight of the French flag. A man and woman in the foreground hold up a Star of David. Photograph taken on 23 May 1943 by M D Elias. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

Date: 1845

By: Speer, John, -1848

Reference: A-191-014

Description: Shows a two-storeyed house and a row of thatched dwellings along a stretch of shoreline, with a French flag flying from the tower of a European building which dominates the view. A canoe is drawn up on the shore at the left and there are two jetties or diving platforms further along the shore. The imposing building is probably the administration building (see photographs by Viaud in 1850s - NZ&P q919.6211 VIA, where a building resembling this in its tower, is described as "le batiment de manutention" - facade in 1859 is slightly different). Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing on sheet 180 x 236 mm.

Date: 1918

From: O'Grady, James, 1882?-1956 :[Two World War I trench sketchbooks. 1918-1919]

Reference: E-920-073

Description: Shows a view along a crowded street, with the town hall of Solesmes in the background. A French flag flies at top left, and the street is filled with soldiers wearing packs, and onlookers. There is a line of covered carts on the right side of the street. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil drawing, 198 x 126 mm.