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[Wellington, 1852. T. S. Ralph del after Edmund Norman. Wellington]

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Date

1852

Artist

Edmund Norman (1820-1875)

Collective Title

Pearse, John 1808-1882 :[Album. 1851-1856]

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/22478067

Description

Shows a view of Wellington Harbour with sailing ships in port, as seen from the east side of the harbour, looking towards Lambton Quay. Clay Point is marked with a cross.

Beneath the work, there is a key, listing lettered features: 'P. Te Aro Pah; 1.Thormium [phormium] tenax vulgarly called flax; W. Wellington Terrace; N. Noah's Ark or Plimmer's Wharf; T. K. Tinakori Road and on to Karori; B. Town Belt; L. English Church, C. Catholic Chapel; a. Baron Alzdorf's new hotel; g. Government House; W. Wades Town [Wadestown]; T. F. Thorndon Flat; p. Pipitea Point & native pah, H. Commencement of Hutt Road. H. Mr Hart's offices (on sail of vessel); X. Clay Point

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Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Wellington Harbour, Wellington, New Zealand

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Landscapes & Seascapes

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