Electric Sheep Shearing in Australia, Early 1900s
(Wool Industry), Electric sheep shearing machinery in Australia: a photographic archive, early 1900s. Electric sheep shearing was introduced into Australia in the 1880s, and by the end of World War I traditional shearing methods had been all but abandoned…
Maori Life Through Harold Church's Lens
A collection of 34 full glass plate Maori subject photographic negatives by Harold Sylvester Church, including various images of Maori engaged in traditional activities and otherwise. Collection features a composite image with Maori subjects in cartoonish…
Early ANZ Photographs Including Bayliss Work
Australian and New Zealand early photographs 18 one of which is by Bayliss,
Mt Cook Coloured Print by Whites Aviation
Whites Aviation coloured print of Mt cook, inscribed Mt cook and signed, 51 x 76 cm
Maori Chief with Huia Feathers and Korowai
Samuel Carnell (Napier), portrait of a Maori chief with huia feathers in his hair and wearing a korowai, carte de visite albumen print mounted on a photographer's card, 10 x 6.2 cm
Maori Woman with Carved Wahaika
A full-size glass plate negative portrait of a Maori woman, Pulman Photographic Studio (Elizabeth Pulman), c.1885, the unnamed subject sits holding a carved wahaika that appears in a Pulman photograph of Rewi Maniapoto.
Maori Woman in Traditional Attire and Moko Kauae
A full-size glass plate negative portrait of a young Maori woman, Pulman Photographic Studio (Elizabeth Pulman), c.1885, the named subject 'Marau Kingi' portrayed wearing a hukahuka korowai, two huia feathers in her hair and with 'enhanced' moko kauae.…
Maori Portrait by Arthur Iles
Arthur Iles (1870-1943). Maori portrait, circa 1905 silver gelatin print signed and with imprinted with number 107 19.6 cm x 14 cm
Island Views: 1904 Stereographs of New Zealand and Pacific
29 stereoscopic views of New Zealand and the Pacific Islands George Rose stereographs, circa 1904, views including Bowen Falls, Maggie Papakura and her sister Bella Tupou, Solomon Islands, Fijian native canoe
Taumaranui in the King Country
A Burton Brothers photograph, 3581 'Taumaranui - King Country'. 13.5 cm x 19 cm
Piirhira Kereama: 19th Century Glass Plate Portrait
19th century Elizabeth Pulman full glass plate negative portrait of 'Piirhira Kereama', the moko hand incised, entitled, numbered 43, signed and with 'New Zealand government tourist department protected' stamp with 'No.3519 7.1.03'. 30 x 25.3 cm.
Anehana: 19th Century Moko Portrait
19th century Elizabeth Pulman full glass plate negative portrait of 'Anehana', the moko hand incised, entitled, numbered 64, signed and with 'New Zealand government tourist department protected' stamp with 'No.3536 7.1.03'. 30 x 25.3 cm.
Auckland Yacht Racing Duo
Two framed Winkelmann photographs of small racing yachts on Auckland Harbour, mounted in oak frame. 20 cm x 15 cm each
Vintage Paihia Aerial Photograph by Whites Aviation
A Whites Aviation photo of Paihia, in original vintage frame, signature lower right. 37.5 cm x 68 cm
Maori Woman and Child with Blanket, c. 1910
Photographer Unknown. Maori Woman and Child with Blanket Unique hand coloured photograph, c. 1910
Signed Akaroa Photographs by Whites Aviation, 1954
Six signed photographs of Akaroa by Whites Aviation C. 1954, signed lower right, numbered lower left. Approx. 16.5 x 24 cm
Panorama from Mt. Wellington, Tasmania
Frank Hurley (1885 - 1962), 'Panorama from Mt. Wellington, Tas.', sepia tone print, circa 1939, annotated at base. (Ref. Hurley no.: *H51.), mounted on board, 27.5 x 35 cm.
Auckland CBD and North Shore View, c.1945
A large format Whites Aviation hand coloured photograph of Auckland, a view across the CBD and North Shore towards Rangitoto, c.1945. 49 cm x 75 cm
Hand-Coloured Whites Aviation Photo of Kawarau River (9 words)
Whites Aviation Kawarau river, hand coloured photograph, signed, 500 x 420 mm
Maori Man with Moko, Late 19th Century Portrait
Unknown Photographer, portrait of a notable Maori man with moko, late 19th century, albumen silver print, unframed. 13.5 x 10 cm
Maori Woman with Carved Paddle, c.1885
A full-size glass plate negative portrait of a Maori woman, attributed to the Pulman Studio, c.1885, the un-named subject stands holding a carved paddle (hoe).
King Country & Taranaki: Burton Brothers' Glass Plate Negatives
Burton Brothers (Alfred Burton), Dunedin Three images from the King Country & Taranaki, May 1885: 'Rane' at Taumaranui ? King Country; The Fair 'Orini' at Ti Eke ? King Country; Tuohu (a Maori Belle in ball dress), Parihaka. All black and white contact…
Auckland's Memorial Museum and Newmarket from Above
A Whites Aviation print, features the Auckland War Memorial Museum and Newmarket. Black and white. 72 x 92.5 cm, frame 97.5 x 118 cm
Handcoloured Orokawa Bay Photograph
Whites Aviation handcoloured photograph 'Orokawa Bay' (Bay of Islands), large format. 48.5 cm x 75.5 cm
Panoramic View of Second American Fleet in Wellington Harbor
Robert Percy Moore (1881-1948), Second American Fleet panorama photograph captioned 'Wellington, N.Z. 22/8/1925', most likely taken from the wireless station above the harbour. Original framing, image size 21 x 95 cm
"White Terraces" by George Valentine
George Valentine - white terraces, hand coloured albumen silver print. 20 cm x 30 cm
Maori Woman and Child Preparing Flax
A large format hand coloured photo depicting a Maori woman with a child preparing flax. 54 x 40 cm
Maori Groups in Whare and Marae
19th century photographer unknown two full glass plate negatives of a Maori figure groups in whare and in front of a marae, one numbered 94 and with 'New Zealand government tourist department protected' stamp with 'No.3643 7.1.03 25.3 x 30.4 cm the other…
Burton Bros. New Zealand Photograph Album, 1888
A 19th century album of twelve Burton Bros. photographs, each entitled, including 'Rapids on Wanganui River', 'Huingatini - At Whatiwhatihoe - King's Residence' etc. 10 x 15 cm. The album cover embossed in gilt 'Land Of Loveliness New Zealand Photographs…
Hand-Coloured Mount Maunganui-Papamoa Beach Photograph in Original Frame
Whites Aviation, mount Maunganui towards Papamoa beach, hand coloured photograph in original frame signed 49.5 x 74.5 cm
"Sandy Bay, Matapouri": Hand-Coloured Whites Aviation Photograph
Whites Aviation hand coloured photograph, Sandy Bay, Matapouri', original label verso. 52 cm x 62 cm
"New Zealand Bush" - Hand Coloured Photograph
Whites Aviation, New Zealand Bush, hand coloured photograph in original frame, title inscribed and signed
"White Terraces" by George Valentine
George Valentine - white terraces, hand coloured albumen silver print. 20 cm x 30 cm
Whites Aviation ninety Mile beach, ninety Mile beach Te-Oneroa-a-Tahais on the western coast of the far north of the North Island of New Zealand. Some foxing and age wear. Established by renowned aerial photographer Leo white, the photographs of Whites…
Rare TEAL Curtaining and George Moore Beach Towel
Three rare TEAL maroro logo curtain fabric sections, the only known examples of the 1949 corridor curtaining used in the Solent VI flying boats in their first two years of service (visible in some interior photos). Ref: p 136 Coral Route: Tasman Empire…
Vintage Orakei Hand-Coloured Aerial Photo
A vintage Whites Aviation hand coloured black and white photo of Orakei, includes the Okahu Bay Yachting Club, Paritai Drive, etc. 49 x 60 cm
Maori Cooking in Traditional Attire
Photographer Unknown. Maureen Kingi (Miss New Zealand 1962) and Wihapi (Hapi) Wineata in 'traditional' Maori costumes, cooking using traditional Maori methods at Whakarewarewa, Rotorua. Original hand-coloured photograph, c. 1964
Hinemihi Meeting House, Te Wairoa, 1885
Burton Bros, Hinemihi Meeting house, Te Wairoa, 1885, albumen silver print, inscribed 3846 Runanga house (Hinemihi.) Wairoa, Burton Bros. Dunedin on negative lower left. 14.5 x 20 cm
Hand-Coloured Lake Rotoiti, 1947
Whites Aviation hand coloured photograph of 'Lake Rotoiti', labelled and dated 1947, neg no.7532 verso. 39 x 50 cm.
C. Troughton Clark (NZ 1890-1979) Maori mother & child carbonette print photograph 30.5 x 23.5 cm.
Colonial and Maori Life Lantern Slides
Four boxes of lantern slides, various images including, 'Auckland from Masthead' by H. Winkelmann, Wanganui river scene with waka, Making fire old Maori method 1861, Chief Pehi Turoa, Upper Wanganui District, colonial farming scenes, harbour scenes,…
Melbourne & Australian Scenes: 1900s-1950s Real-Photo Cards
Australia: 1900s-1950s array with Melbourne street scenes and views, also MCG card showing 'English Eleven at play in 1904', 'The Glaciarium - Melbourne', 'Echuca Park', 1930s-60s real-photo cards including 'Mildura Base Hospital', 'Main Street, Stawell',…
Portraits by international photographers
Queensland, other Australian, New Zealand & other foreign photographers: portraits, cartes-de-visite, etc., including the work of Henry Goode (Rockhampton), Hansen Lundager (Rock'ton), Mathewson (Brisbane), McCleeand & Goode (Rock'ton), J. Watson…
Melbourne Photographers of the 19th Century
Melbourne photographers: portraits, cartes-de-visite, etc., by E. Sands (Bourke St.), J. T. Seymour (Wellington St.), William short & Co (Bourke St. East), Stevenson & McNicoll (Elizabeth St.), Stewart & Co. (Bourke St. East), Stewart & Co. (Bourke St.),…
Wellington in the 1960s: Everyday Life in Large Format
A collection of 24 large format 1960s Wellington photographs, mostly documenting everyday life including figures. .8 x 10 'format'. In the style of Les Cleveland.
Harbour View: USS Isbell and TEV Rangatira, 1972
A large hand-coloured photograph of Wellington harbour from Mount Victoria, showing the destroyer USS Arnold J. Isbell at the Overseas Passenger Terminal and the TEV Rangatira arriving in Lambton Harbour on her maiden voyage, 1972. 75 cm x 100 cm
Vintage Hand-Coloured Photos of Maori Life in Rotorua
J.R. Blencowe. 'Mother and child' and 'Maori cooking operations, Rotorua' Original vintage hand coloured contact prints from the original glass negatives taken in Rotorua near the beginning of the 20th century
Westhaven and Auckland Port Before Harbour Bridge
A Whites Aviation hand coloured photograph, Westhaven and Auckland Port before the harbour bridge. Neg#2499. 39 cm x 54 cm
Prince of Wales Touring Auckland in 1920
A 1920s photograph of H.R.H. Prince of Wales on tour in Auckland 1920. Height 68 cm. Width 83 cm
Queenstown Flood, 1878
Burton Brothers original albumen photographic print of Queenstown in flood the view of Rees St. and Eichardt's Hotel, inscribed manuscript to the mount and dated Oct, 1st,1878. Image 14 x 20 cm
Maori Men in Top Hats and Tails at Ratana Orchestra
Photographer Unknown. Double portrait of Maori men in top hats and tails, in front of a banner advertising the Ratana Maori Lady Orchestra performing at the Drill Hall, Friday the 6th of July. Contact print from the original glass plate negative in the…
Fatigued Farm Horses, Southland 1946
Tired old work horses at Days end from Whites Aviation., Southland, 1946. Sepiatone photograph. Height 25 cm, width 30 cm
Henry Winkelmann's NZ Photograph Collection: Landscapes and Scenes
A collection of ten Henry Winkelmann (1860-1931) New Zealand photographs, subjects include Buller Gorge (horse, carts and prospectors), Mt Ngauruhoe, the Alderman Islands and Whangaparoa. Some entitled. Various sizes, largest 30 cm x 21 cm.
Hand-Coloured Lake Matheson Photo by Whites Aviation
Whites Aviation hand coloured photo of lake Matheson, 49 cm x 75 cm
Hand Coloured Arrowtown Aerial Photograph
A hand coloured Whites Aviation photo of Arrowtown, signed lower edge and with label affixed verso, framed and mounted. 35 cm x 44 cm
Auckland Harbour from Parnell
A Burton Brothers silver gelatin photograph 'Auckland Harbour' (Devonport from Parnell). 14 x 19 cm
WWI Warship Photograph in Oak Frame
A large H. Winkelmann ship photograph of a World War I war ship in Auckland harbour. in oak frame. Height 58 cm. Length 72 cm
Hand-Coloured Whites Aviation Aerial Photo of Auckland Coastline
An early Whites Aviation hand coloured photo - Auckland, an original hand-coloured aerial photograph produced by the Whites Aviation Company from the early 1940s of the Auckland coast line. Lower left corner reads 'Whites Aviation Ltd Auckland'. In…
Ani - Taumaranui - King Country by Burton Brothers
A Burton Brothers photograph, 3595 'Ani - Taumaranui - King Country'. 19.5 cm x 14.5 cm
French Tissue Stereoscopic Views of La Coupe du Roi
Two boxed sets of French Tissue stereoscopic views of La Coupe du Roi de Thule and Robert Le Diable Robert de diable, maker: B.K, Paris, circa 1870s, presented on embossed pink mounts, hand tinted, set of twelve housed in red and blue cardboard envelope…
Vintage New Zealand Landscape Photographs
Whites Aviation, two vintage photographs, the first of Te Araroa beach, the second of Mt Taranaki, both signed, together with another photograph of a Fiordland landscape. Variable sizes
Maori Woman with Carved Paddle, c. 1910
Photographer Unknown. A full length portrait of a young Maori woman holding a carved decorative paddle (Hoe) from the Rotorua School of Carving. Contact print from the original glass plate negative in the Rotorua Museum, c. 1910
The Akarana at Sydney Harbour
Attributed to Henry Winkelmann (New Zealand, 1860-1931), The Logan Yacht Akarana (1888) at Sydney Harbour 1893, black and white photograph later vintage reprint. 39 x 29.5 cm.
19th Century Maori Portrait Photographs
Two 19th century Maori portrait albumen photographs, - a studio photograph of Patara Te Ngungukai wearing a rapaki as a cape and a European blanket as a cloak holding a hatchet. A counterpart photograph in the same attire is used as illustration in…
Clearwater and South Island Lake Photographs
Whites Aviation, large hand coloured photograph of Clearwater, signed, together with another large photograph of a South Island lake. The first, 49 cm x 73 cm
Clearwater in the 1940s
Original Whites Aviation Clearwater print, artist: Leo White. A Whites Aviation, large hand coloured photograph of Clearwater during the 1940s, signed lower left L white. Still in the original frame. 42 x 72 cm
Lake Matheson: Whites Aviation Framed Photo
A Whites Aviation Lake Matheson photo, framed in orginal frame. Height 42 cm, width 72 cm
Hand-Coloured Photographs of Clearwater and Mitre Peak
Whites Aviation, two large hand coloured photographs, the first of Clearwater, the second of Mitre Peak, both signed and with title inscribed. 37 cm x 67 cm each
Hand-Coloured Maori Woman from Diamond Harbour Studio
A hand coloured photograph of a Maori woman, inscribed Diamond Harb(our) St(u)d(io). 36.5 cm x 29 cm.
Sydney & NSW Views, Actresses, Greetings, and Foreign Cards
1900-50 selection with Sydney & NSW views including coloured real-photo of Macquarie lighthouse, Mosman's bay & 'Suspension Bridge', quite a few actress types used in Tasmania, plus greeting types and some foreign cards including. New Zealand & Singapore;…
Blencowe's Hand-Coloured Photos of Rotorua (9 words)
Five late 19th century Blencowe hand coloured photographs, various Rotorua subjects including 'Cooking. Operations Whaka'. 'Fluming + Power House Okere', 'Okere Falls', 'Whakarewarewa'. And 'The Landing Hamurana Spring', each entitled, some with maker's…
Maori Woman with Pipe by C. Troughton Clark
C. Troughton Clark (1890-1979) attributed, Maori woman with pipe, photographic print. 23.5 cm x 15 cm.
Maori Studies: A Visual Journey
Eight 'Maori Studies' from the publication 'Permanent carbonette Photos' by Thomas Pringle. Each image 18 x 230.
"Aotearoa" Empire Class Flying Boat on Waitamata Harbour
A 1940 hand tinted photograph of ZK-AMA 'Aotearoa' Empire Class flying boat, in original livery, on Waitamata Harbour. Ex travel agency photograph. Provenance: Private Auckland Collection. 25 cm x 35 cm (image)
Maori Women with Traditional Tattoos, 1870
John McGarrigle (American Photographic Company) Two studio portraits of Maori women, one with 'whaka' tattoo on one arm, the other with lip and chin moko. Sepia toned contact prints from the original glass plate negatives in the National Museum, c. 1870
Maori Men in Photographic Studios, c. 1870
John McGarrigle (American Photographic Company) Two full length portraits of Maori men in photographic studio environments. Sepia toned contact prints from the original glass plate negatives in the National Museum, c. 1870
Maori Family at Wairoa in Vintage Photograph
A Burton Bros. vintage photograph, of a Maori family at Wairoa seated before a raupo whare. 20 cm x 28.5 cm
Maori Carvers at Mourea, Rotorua, 1905
A vintage silver gelatin photograph, 'Maori Carvers at Mourea, Ohau Channel, Rotorua, 1905' by William Hammond. 18 x 24.5 cm.
Construction of Auckland Harbour Bridge
A Whites Aviation of the Auckland harbour bridge, depicting the bridge being built. In damaged condition. 48 cm x 60 cm
Gamble & Co's Early NZ Portrait Photographs
Seven early New Zealand portrait photographs, by Gamble & Co, 218 high Street Christchurch, NZ,
Melbourne Photographers: Portraits and Cartes-de-Visite
Photographers:Portraits, cartes-de-visite, etc., (50 items). Melbourne Photographers: Portraits, cartes-de-visite, etc., by E. Sands (Bourke St.); J. T. Seymour (Wellington St.); William Short & Co (Bourke St. East); Stevenson & McNicoll (Elizabeth St.);…
Southern Motorway Construction in Auckland, 1952
Two White's Aviation aerial photographs Auckland Southern Motorway construction/Ellerslie, c.1952. Each 30 x 30 cm
Maori Glass Plate Negatives with Chiefs and Maggie Papakura
New Zealand: Maori glass plate negatives including Maggie Papakura & two Maori chiefs. (Qty 3)
Burgess Bushranger Gang Carte de Visite and Related Items
Burgess Bushranger Gang 1866 Carte de Visite by Captain Coulston showing the Victorian bushrangers Philip Levy, Richard Burgess, Thomas Kelly (Noon) & Joseph Thomas Sullivan, most famous for the Maungatapu Murders in New Zealand, plus a 1924 book on the…
New Zealand Art Books
Wystan Curnow and John Yau, Max Gimblett, (Craig Potton, 2002); Max Gimblett, 50 Years of Drawing (page Blackie gallery, 2010); Ian Wedde etc, Ralph Hotere: black Light (Te papa, 2005); Ron Brownson, Marti Friedlander: Photographs (Auckland Art gallery,…
Maori Woman Portrait, 1870
John McGarrigle (American Photographic Company) Portrait of a Maori woman. Sepia toned contact print from the original glass plate negative in the National Museum, c. 1870.
C. Troughton Clark (NZ 1890-1979) Maori mother & child carbonette print photograph 31 x 25 cm.
Maori Girl in Traditional Korowai
An early 20th century hand coloured photo of a young Maori girl, wearing a korowai. 20 cm x 15 cm.
19th Century Maori Portrait Photographs
Two unframed 19th century Maori portrait photographs, - an albumen photograph of Patara Te Ngungukai wearing a rapaki as a cape and a European blanket as a cloak holding a hatchet. 20.5 x 14 cm; and a gelatin photograph, inscribed 'Maori Chief', Protected…
New Zealand Views Stereoscope Collection by Walter Burke
80+ New Zealand Views Stereoscope photographed & published by Walter Burke, Sydney. In a timber box.
Early NZ Photographs: Arthur River, Hall's Arm, Untitled
Three early New Zealand photographs. Burton Bros 'The Arthur river,' & 'Hall's arm - Looking?;' & one other untitled/unattributed.
Maori Woman Portrait, c. 1870
John McGarrigle (American Photographic Company). Portrait of a Maori woman Sepia toned contact print from the original glass plate negative in the National Museum, c. 1870.
Vintage Tongan Stereoscopic Card Collection
A collection of approximately 80 vintage stereoscopic cards, includes Tongan subjects, labels to reverse including Burton Bros.
Maori Woman by Samuel Carnell (Napier)
Samuel Carnell (Napier), portrait of a Maori woman, carte de visite albumen print mounted on photographer's card, 10.2 x 6.2 cm
Maori Woman in Korowai by Samuel Carnell (Napier)
Samuel Carnell (Napier), portrait of a Maori woman in a korowai, carte de visite albumen print mounted on photographer's card. 10.2 x 6.2 cm
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