Eagles

Date: 1955

From: Cook, Hinehauone Coralie, 1904-1993 :[Loose prints, drawings and paintings; and two albums of prints and drawings. 1924-1991]

Reference: A-424-046

Description: Shows a church interior facing the altar, backed by a triple Gothic arched window. The church is probably St Luk'e Church, Greytown. The carved eagle on the lectern can be seen at the right. Photographed in E-918-q, 274/236, and 275/236a. Listed in Rod Cook's notebook at E-918-q Quantity: 2 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engravings, 127 x 102 mm, on light paper 170 x 120 mm, and on dark paper 162 x 120 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1971

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-326-003

Description: Three-part image, in three arched lights, showing the eagle, symbol of Saint John, ocvering all three lights. Symbols of the sun, stars and moon suggest light. In the right light, the chalice with a snake in it, represents John the Apostle, said to have been unharmed by a poisoned cup. Other Titles - To the Glory of God and in memory of Martin William Emerson Shore 1899-1970 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - [Other title]; Verso - top left - St Mary's Church Karori; Verso - top right - In memory of my father Martin Shore 1899-1970 - later a plaque was placed underneath the window for my mother Edith, 1902-1996 / Miller Studios Ltd / Roy Miller Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolours, in mat on sheet 330 x 384 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: [ca 1948-1949]

From: Vosseler, Frederick William 1878-1959 : Miscellaneous papers, including references to the gold discovery at Terawhiti, the history of Wellington and whaling at Marlborough

Reference: MS-Papers-0192-2

Description: Includes `A Romantic Wellington figure' (Andrew Young); `Old Wellington' (Memoirs of Fred Campbell?); notes on whalers and whaling; `Man and moa eating bird of New Zealand - Facts and traditions' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1883-1887

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2275

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1830 - 1837

From: Swainson, William, 1789-1855 :Watercolours of birds. 1828-1837.

Reference: E-256-q-094

Description: Drawing of an unidentified eagle standing on a rock. The plumage is black. There is white stripe on the tail and the tail feathers are tipped with white. The eye and legs are yellow (talons are black) and top of the beak near the bridge is also yellow. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Title Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 240 x 170 mm

Date: 1882

By: Hutchison, William, 1820-1905

Reference: A-095-056

Description: Cartoon showing Wellington Mayor, George Fisher, as Sinbad attempting to steal the roc's egg, which is marked Mayoralty. The bird, an eagle, has wings marked 'Public opinion' and is attacking him, while a woman (Fortuna) suspends him by a rope from the cliff above. The bird's nest is on a ledge near the top of a cliff. Extended Title - Supplement to The Daily Advertiser, Wellington, 21 October, 1882 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 278 x 229 mm

Date: 1904

From: Williamson, James 1854-1942 :[Medals belonging to James Williamson. 1904-1935]

Reference: Curios-015-005

Description: One side shows an eagle with its wings spread above two dolphins and a scallop shell, with the text: Bronze medal, Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The other side shows two classical female figures, with text around the edges: Universal Exposition, Saint Louis, United States of America, MCMIV. Quantity: 1 curio(s) in box. Physical Description: 1 bronze medal, diameter 65 mm, in red leather box 84 x 84 x 20 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1965

By: New Zealand. Royal New Zealand Air Force

Reference: Eph-C-AIR-FORCE-1950s-01/02

Description: Green felt RNZAF Base Squadron, Shelly Bay pennant, with Air Force crest featuring an eagle. Blue felt Woodbourne pennant with Air Force crest featuring an eagle Quantity: 2 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief prints on triangular felt pennants, 220 x 470 mm. Provenance: Donated from the Stanley Newcomb Collection, in 2008.

From: I'Ons, Frederick Timpson, 1802-1887 :[Caricatures of Sir Andries Stockenstrom, Governor of the Eastern Province of the Cape of Good Hope] / F. I'ons del. - [Grahamstown? ; s.n., ca 1839?]

Reference: A-014-009

Description: Andries Stockenstrom crouching on the ground, bleeding, while a large grey eagle pecks him on the head. A rhinocerous is waiting in the right background Other Titles - Honour Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, hand-coloured, 267 x 359 mm

Date: 2013

From: [New Zealand ephemera of quarto size, pamphlets, flyers relating to international politics, conflicts and aid]

By: Anti-Bases Campaign (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-B-INTERNATIONAL-2013-01

Description: Flyer shows illustrations of an American eagle holding a banner "Victory at all costs!", a kiwi, and giant eyeball eggs hatching. Text asserts that the GCSB and its Waihopai spybase illegally spy on New Zealanders, and that it does not act in the national interests of New Zealand or its neighbours. It forces New Zealand to be involved in American wars and operations to control international politics and trade. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photocopy, 297 x 210 mm. Provenance: Donated by Michael Pringle, Wellington, in 2013.

Date: 1955

From: Cook, Hinehauone Coralie, 1904-1993 :[Loose prints, drawings and paintings; and two albums of prints and drawings. 1924-1991]

Reference: A-424-047

Description: Shows a church interior facing the altar, backed by a triple Gothic arched window. The church is probably St Luk'e Church, Greytown. The carved eagle on the lectern can be seen at the right. Photographed in E-918-q, 350/236b. Other copies at 274/236, and 275/236a. Listed in Rod Cook's notebook at E-918-q Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Wood engraving, 127 x 102 mm, on sheet 180 x 137 mm.

Date: 1910 - 1940

By: Smith, Stephen John, 1887-1948

Reference: Curios-006-022

Description: Inscribed brass stamp for making a seal, with German eagle crest, and wooden handle. Housed with its impression in red sealing wax. Other Titles - Imperial Governor of Samoa Inscriptions: (Engraved on stamp): [Title] Quantity: 1 curio(s). Physical Description: Brass seal, 40 mm diameter, on turned wooden handle 100 mm long. Provenance: Estate of Stephen John Smith, 1887-1948.

Date: 1834

From: Swainson, William, 1789-1855 :Zoological illustrations; birds. Plates and drawings for the first and second series. [1820-1822] 1828

Reference: E-155-q-021

Description: Other Titles - Zoological illustrations. Series 2 Plate 2 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 218 x 133 mm

Date: 1840 - 1869

From: Various artists :[Eleven British and American etchings and woodcuts. 1800s-1900s]

By: Leighton Brothers (Firm)

Reference: A-097-046

Description: Shows an illustration of an ornate carved sideboard, featuring eagles and caryatids. Parts of a suit of armour are resting on the lower shelf and there is a helmet on the top. A stand at the right supported the top half and helmet of another suit of armour, and a long halberd rests against the wall at the right. On the wall behind the sideboard is a portrait (of a man) flanked by two curved scimitars, with a shield on the wall at the left. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Coloured woodcut, 250 x 177 mm, on sheet 350 x 253 mm. Transfers: Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Papers-9109.

Date: 1834

From: Swainson, William, 1789-1855 :Zoological illustrations; birds. Plates and drawings for the first and second series. [1820-1822] 1828

Reference: E-155-q-022

Description: Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 235 x 150 mm

Date: [ca 1865]

By: Lacy, George, active 1817-1878

Reference: Micro-Art-028

Description: Microfilm of 57 Watercolour and pencil drawings in the Library's collection Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1996

By: Garland, Nicholas, 1935-

Reference: C-133-047

Description: Shows Bill Clinton as an heraldic eagle on the coat of arms of the United States. His wings have been chopped off and are falling downwards. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card 377 x 532 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1981 - 1984

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[Original cartoons, some for the "New Zealand times", and "Listener". ca 1981-1984]

By: Hodgson, Trace, 1958-

Reference: B-154-151

Description: Shows politician Derek Quigley watching Robert Muldoon from the back benches. Quigley is portrayed as an eagle and Muldoon, aware that he is being watched, looks uncomfortable Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on card, 450 x 310 mm Provenance: Purchased in 2003.

Date: 1865

From: Lacy, George, ca 1817-1878 :[Australian drawings] [ca 1865]

Reference: B-067-033

Description: An eagle and a dingo with a dead kangaroo. A second eagle is overhead. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, 385 x 385 mm

Date: 1986

Reference: Eph-E-ARTS-1986-02

Description: Shows a work by the German artist A R Penck, of a beaked, tailed creature on hind legs, fending off an eagle, under a black sun. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster, 1000 x 690 mm.