Bambridge, Sophia, 1822-

Date: 28 Dec 1846

From: Bambridge, William, 1819-1879 : Diary

Reference: qMS-0122-074

Description: Sketch by William Bambridge of his wife, Sophia, and their son William Samuel Bambridge, in their sitting room, at Purewa. The baby is sitting in a potato basket which has been hung from the ceiling by his mother. The sketch is on p 74 of the diary. Quantity: 1 page. Physical Description: Sepia ink 110 x 145 mm, on sheet 253 x 205 mm

Date: 26 Nov 1844

From: Bambridge, William, 1819-1879 : Diaries

Reference: MS-0130-214

Description: Sketch by William Bambridge, showing his wife Sophia, son William and baby "shelling the peas for dinner", in the drawing room at their house at Judges Bay, Auckland. Also in this sketch is a young woman `Emma' who was engaged by the Bambridges to help with household duties. The sketch appears on p 214 of the diary and the activity is described in the adjacent text. Quantity: 1 page. Physical Description: Sepia ink 115 x 136 mm, on sheet 203 x 157 mm

Date: 1 May 1846

From: Bambridge, William, 1819-1879 : Diaries

Reference: MS-0131-106

Description: Sketch by William Bambridge of his wife, Sophia, doing the washing. "The next sketch represents a little contrivance by my good wife, for the convenience of washing. Would that she did not consider herself compelled to exert and weary her body at not only the wash tub but many other things..." The sketch is on p 106 of the diary. Quantity: 1 page. Physical Description: Sepia ink 142 x 185 mm, on sheet 195 x 160 mm

Date: 17 Jun 1845

From: Bambridge, William, 1819-1879 : Diaries

Reference: MS-0130-280

Description: Sketch by William Bambridge of his wife, Sophia, sitting by the fire in their kitchen, sewing with her embroidery frame clamped to the table. The sketch is on p 280 of the journal. Quantity: 1 page. Physical Description: Sepia ink 95 x 137 mm, on sheet 203 x 157 mm

Date: 10 Apr 1846

From: Bambridge, William, 1819-1879 : Diaries

Reference: MS-0131-077

Description: Sketch by William Bambridge of his wife, Sophia, asleep as he is writing at the table, on Good Friday. The sketch is on p 77 of the diary and the scene is described on p 78. Quantity: 1 page. Physical Description: Sepia ink 140 x 138 mm, on sheet 195 x 160 mm

Date: 22 Jul 1844

From: Bambridge, William, 1819-1879 : Diaries

Reference: MS-0130-169

Description: Sketch by William Bambridge, showing the family travelling to Waimate in a downpour of rain, driving bullocks and with a horse-drawn cart carrying a woman, presumably Sophia Bambridge. The sketch is on p 169 of the diary, along with a description of the journey. Quantity: 1 page. Physical Description: Sepia ink 65 x 140 mm, on sheet 203 x 157 mm

Date: Jun 1844

From: Bambridge, William, 1819-1879 : Diaries

Reference: MS-0130-159

Description: Sketch by William Bambridge, writing master at St John's College, Auckland, of his wife Sophia and infant son, William Samuel Bambridge, in their drawing room at Purewa. The sketch appears on p 159 of the diary. Quantity: 1 page. Physical Description: Sepia ink 60 x 70 mm, on sheet 203 x 157 mm