IMAGE
Simonds, Sheila, active 2005: Collection
- Date
- [ca 1900-1929]
- By
- Simonds, Sheila, active 2005
- Reference
- ATL-Group-00806
- Description
Collection contains a panoramic view of World War One soldiers outside the hospital in Hornchurch, England, a portrait of an unidentified soldier, postcards of New Zealand, circa 1900-1929. Some photographers are identified. Also contains two World War One sweetheart badges.
Title supplied by Library.
Quantity: 19 b&w original photographic print(s). 6 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). 2 object(s).
Physical Description: Photographic prints
Transfers: Collection as a whole was received by Photographic Archive; material was transferred to other sections from there: - To Ephemera Collection - ANZAC Day first anniversary order of service booklet (Eph-A-ANZAC-1916-01). - To published collections..
Processing information: Title and description changed 14 December 2022, as part of the Curios and Objects survey 2022:
Previous reference: PA-Group-00837. Previous title: Simonds, Sheila, fl 2005 : Photograph of WWI soldiers outside the hospital at Hornchurch, and scenes taken around New Zealand.
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- No access restrictions
- Format
- 19 b&w original photographic print(s), 6 b&w photo-mechanical print(s), 2 object(s), Photographs, Gelatin silver prints, Objects, Photographic prints
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Postcards of New Zealand scenes and portrait of unidentified soldier
Date: [ca 1900-1929]
From: Simonds, Sheila, active 2005: Collection
By: Barker, Frank Giles, 1891-1955; Fleetway Press (London, England); Frank Duncan and Company; Marsh, Robert George Stanley, 1862?-1940; Radcliffe, Frederick George, 1863-1923; Smith, Sydney Charles, 1888-1972; Tanner Brothers Ltd (Publishers)
Reference: PAColl-10048
Description: Postcards of New Zealand scenes, particularly in the Wellington and Rotorua districts and a few in Oamaru. Also a portrait of an unidentified soldier - a captain of the NZ Artillery, possibly World War I. Images are taken circa 1900-1929. Some photographers are identified: Sydney Charles Smith, Frederick George Radcliffe, Frank Giles Barker, and Robert George Stanley Marsh. Publishing companies include Tanner Bros Ltd, Frank Duncan & Co, and Fleetway Press. Scenes feature landmarks in Wellington and Oamaru, various geothermal scenes at Whakarewarewa, and scenes of Maori life and customs. Also includes single images of harvesting lucerne at Marlborough, Riddiford Gardens, and an unidentified geyser [Waimangu?]. A number of the postcards are inscribed, with identified writers including Olive Edmond and W Barnes. Quantity: 18 b&w original photographic print(s). 6 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photographic prints
World War One tortoiseshell sweetheart badge
Date: 1914 - 1919
From: Simonds, Sheila, active 2005: Collection
Reference: Objects-0900
Description: "Maker(s) not identified. One circular sweetheart brooch dating from the First World War, in silver and tortoiseshell. Design features fern leaves, crown, and a banner with text reading 'Onward'." Title supplied by Library. Inscriptions: Verso - Text stamped into reverse reads; 'C&[?]' alongside three hallmarks, and 'Paten[t]'. Quantity: 1 object(s). Physical Description: Silver, tortoiseshell, metal and enamel, 8 x 27mm diameter Transfers: From PAColl-10048. Processing information: Description edited as part of Curios and Objects survey, 2023. Previous reference: Curios-045-004-1/2. Previous title: Simonds, Sheila, fl 2005 :[Two World War I sweetheart badges. 1914-1918].
World War One mother-of-pearl sweetheart badge
Date: [1914-1918]
From: Simonds, Sheila, active 2005: Collection
Reference: Objects-0901
Description: Maker(s) not identified. One circular sweetheart brooch dating from the First World War, with a silver rim and mother-of-pearl inlay. Design features relief leaves, a crown and a banner with text reading 'Onward'. Title supplied by Library. Inscriptions: Verso - Text stamped into reverse reads; 'Silver rim'. Quantity: 1 object(s). Physical Description: Silver, mother-of-pearl, metal and enamel, 13 x 29 diameter Processing information: Description edited as part of Curios and Objects survey, 2023. Previous reference: Curios-045-004-1/2. Previous title: Simonds, Sheila, fl 2005 :[Two World War I sweetheart badges. 1914-1918].
Panorama of soldiers and nurses at Grey Towers, New Zealand convalescent hospital, Horn...
Date: Jul 1917
From: Simonds, Sheila, active 2005: Collection
By: Panora Ltd
Reference: PA6-785
Description: Panoramic group portrait of New Zealand soldiers and nurses at World War One convalescent hospital 'Grey Towers', at Hornchurch, England, July 1917, taken by Panora Ltd of 60 Doughty St, W.C. Ivy covered hospital building in background. Inscriptions: Photographers title on print - bottom right: Photo by Pamora Ltd, 60 Doughty St, W.C. No. 1787 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s) panorama. Physical Description: Panoramic photographic print