Wringers

Date: 1970 - 1979

From: [Posters of A2 size relating to international and diplomatic affairs, and overseas events. 1970-1979]

By: Campaign Against Foreign Control In New Zealand

Reference: Eph-D-INTERNATIONAL-1970s-02

Description: Poster shows a hand turning the handle of a wringer in which a kiwi is trapped by the neck between two rollers labelled: GM, Comalco, BP, and Watties. Dollar signs are falling out of the kiwi's mouth. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 537 x 394 mm.

Date: 1945 - 1955

By: His Master's Voice New Zealand Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-HOUSEHOLD-1950s-02

Description: Card printed on both sides, showing a photograph of the HMV Senior 35 domestic wringer washer, and giving instructions for its use. The machine is described as "the only washing machine with roto-flow action". The verso explains the use of soap powder and recommends Laundrine soap powder for use in the machine. There is a panel about the removal of stains from fabrics, and notes about the general care of the machine. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on both sides of card, 300 x 247 mm.

Date: 1959

By: New Zealand Homecrafts Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-HOUSEHOLD-1959-02

Description: Operating instructions and guarantee for the Miss Simplicity wringer-style washing machine. Front cover shows two photographs of different models of the machine, and the inside gives operating instructions. The back page shows the guarantee form. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on folded pamphlet, 293 x 183 mm.

Date: 1893

From: F W Niven & Co. :View of Wellington N Z from hydraulic tower railway wharf, 1893. F W Niven & Co. [lith] Ballarat, [Victoria, ca 1893]

Reference: D-002-006-006

Description: Lower right panel shows illustrations of, or advertisements for, the following premises or organisations: Geo Winder, cheapest ironmonger; bedsteads, fenders, fire-irons, ranges, tiled grates, wringers, mangles. Joseph Rodgers & Son's table, pen and pocket knives; Electro-plate spoons and forks. Cuba and Manners Streets, Wellington. Shows the exterior of the store and an illustration of a wringer and a stove. Walter E Hall, dental surgeon, prize medallist. Artificial teeth a speciality. A complete upper and lower set for £5, five shillings. Nitrous oxide gas administered. 105 Willis Street, Wellington Shows the building exterior and a circular inset of the interior of the dentist's office. Oriental T Mart. William Campbell, direct importer, family grocer and provision merchant. Manners Street, Wellington. Shows the exterior of the shop and a pile of "Robur" tea chests. Office of the "New Zealand Times" and "New Zealand Mail", Lambton Quay Wellington. Shows the front exterior of the building. Extended Title - Lower right panel from "View of Wellington N Z from hydraulic tower railway wharf" Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Coloured lithograph, 305 x 385 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1959

Reference: Eph-D-HOUSEHOLD-1950s-01

Description: Poster advertises a Miss Simplicity wringer washing machine. An illustration of the machine is shown at right. At the far left are the remains of an illustration of a woman in an apron. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint on banner poster, 295 x 870 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1979

From: [Posters of A2 size relating to international and diplomatic affairs, and overseas events. 1970-1979]

By: Campaign Against Foreign Control In New Zealand

Reference: Eph-D-INTERNATIONAL-1970s-01

Description: Shows a hand turning the handle of a wringer in which a kiwi is trapped by the neck between two rollers labelled: GM, Comalco, BP, and Watties. Dollar signs are falling out of the kiwi's mouth. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photocopy on sheet 537 x 395 mm.

Date: 2008

From: Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Digital cartoons published in the Shipping Gazette, MG Business, or Presto]

Reference: DCDL-0006161

Description: Shows three men hauling on the handle of a giant wringer which is squeezing water out of the south island into a bucket. Refers to the water shortage problem in the South Island, due largely to the huge use of aquifer water by farmers. The work is a large painting for an exhibition in May 2008 in Crossroads Gallery, Cheviot with the theme 'Water'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2007

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0008415

Description: Shows cars driving on the motorway leading to Auckland City. They are being crushed by a large old fashioned washing machine wringer labelled 'Local Taxes'. Refers to the rising taxes for Aucklanders. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).