Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Wairarapa and Wellington sketchbook 1863

Date
1863
By
Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889; Smith, Russell Wordsworth, 1913-1983
Reference
E-171
Description

Subjects: Details of geological formations and views of Wellington, Kaiwharawhara, Kapiti, Otaki, Titahi Bay, Wanganui, Hutt Valley, Akatarawa, Featherston and Castlepoint

The sketchbook of 74 pages, contains 45 pencil and ink, 3 pencil,and 8 pencil, ink and monotone wash drawings; see subsidiary records for full cataloguing of individual pages. Signed in ink on p 1

Inscriptions: On fly-leaf: signature, J C Crawford

Quantity: 1 sketchbook(s).

Physical Description: Drawings (56) various media 136 x 218 mm 1/2 red morocco, green marbled boards, metal clasp

Provenance: Estate of Russell Smith, Masterton.

Additional description

Alternative form available: Microfilm available at Micro-Art-004.

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Format
1 sketchbook(s), Drawings, Sketchbooks, Works of art, Drawings (56) various media 136 x 218 mm 1/2 red morocco, green marbled boards, metal clasp
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Image

Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :V Smith's Taipos from Tinui Taipo. 22 Jany 1863. 7 o...

Date: 1863

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Wairarapa and Wellington sketchbook 1863

Reference: E-171-068

Description: View across a valley towards hills Inscriptions: Recto - above image - title and date. Also lower right 'Tinui valley + stream' John Valentine Smith's run at this period was Mataikona. Taipo was the Maori word for ghost/spirit. There are taipo rock formations throughout the Wairarapa. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, ink and wash, 130 x 215 mm

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Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Gorge of Wai o hine. Jany 16th [1863]

Date: 1863

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Wairarapa and Wellington sketchbook 1863

Reference: E-171-050

Description: A view towards hills across a broad river. A small house or whare is visible on the opposite bank Other Titles - Gorge of Waiohine Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink, 130 x 215 mm

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Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :First crossing above Abbott's. [1863]

Date: 1863

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Wairarapa and Wellington sketchbook 1863

Reference: E-171-017

Description: A river crossing at the Featherston end of the Rimutaka Range Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink, 130 x 215 mm

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Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :View from Pakaraka - Waitotara. [1863]

Date: 1863

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Wairarapa and Wellington sketchbook 1863

Reference: E-171-024

Description: Two whare near the coast, with sea marked in the background The first place name mentioned may correctly be Pukaraka Other Titles - Pukaraka Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink, 130 x 215 mm

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Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Looking down on Varnham's. Jany 17 1863.

Date: 1863

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Wairarapa and Wellington sketchbook 1863

Reference: E-171-052

Description: View from a high point looking down to a flat valley among hills, with several farm buildings, a river and tracks John Varnham was manager of Bowlands Station and a partner in the estate with C E & W N Luxford, Ben Ling & W C Mace. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink, 130 x 215 mm

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Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Puketoe range and Knight's house. Jany 20 1863.

Date: 1863

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Wairarapa and Wellington sketchbook 1863

Reference: E-171-063/064

Description: William Knight's small house, left foreground, marked 'Wai te Waiti' and 'Knights', the Tiraumea River in the centre between hills, the Puketoi Rangel in the background with a note about the Gorge of Manawatu Other Titles - Puketoi Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, ink and wash, 130 x 430 mm (double spread)

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Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Kapiti from near Hector McDonald's SSW. From Waikawa...

Date: 1863

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Wairarapa and Wellington sketchbook 1863

Reference: E-171-020

Description: Profiles of Kapiti Island from the Horowhenua area (upper view), and further north from Waikawa (lower view) Other Titles - South south west Quantity: 2 drawing(s) on one page. Physical Description: Pencil and ink, 70 x 130 mm, 40 x 130 mm

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Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :From Belmont line. Jany 7th 1863.

Date: 1863

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Wairarapa and Wellington sketchbook 1863

Reference: E-171-048

Description: Shows a dead rata tree in the foreground, looking down into Cook Strait with Mana Island in the background The reference to Belmont Line is probably to an early surveying line Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, ink and wash, 130 x 215 mm

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Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Waitawiti from Mt Pleasant looking SE. Jany 20 1863....

Date: 1863

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Wairarapa and Wellington sketchbook 1863

Reference: E-171-060

Description: Farm buildings in the foreground, rolling hills and bush beyond Other Titles - Waitawhiti Waitawhiti Station, Northern Wairarapa (near Tiraumea & Spring Valley), owned by William Spinks & managed by Robert Langdon. (Bagnall, A C. Wairarapa, p. 352 & 582). Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink, 130 x 215 mm

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Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :From hill on Nicholl's run looking to the East (d) f...

Date: [1863]

From: Crawford, James Coutts, 1817-1889 :Wairarapa and Wellington sketchbook 1863

Reference: E-171-053/054

Description: An extensive view from a high point looking down to the Tauweru River Valley and ranges beyond. The tallest peak is noted as Maunga Pakeha Peak. Other Titles - Tauwera River. Mangareia Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and ink, 130 x 430 mm (double spread)