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The Wigleys, Opuha.]

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Date

ca. 1879

Artist

Sophia Augusta (Moore) Lysaght (1862-1945)

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23216172

Description

Shows a view of the farmhouse and several barns and sheds belonging to the station owned by T. H. Wigley at Opuha, South Canterbury. The buildings are set among trees, with hills in the background.

The original buildings shown here burned down in the 20th century, apart from one early shed which is still standing.

The artist's sister Annie Caroline Lysaght was married to Thomas Henry Wigley in 1874. The Wigleys owned Opuha Station.

Name of artist written on discarded backing board.

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Raincliff, Middle Valley, New Zealand

Country

Tags

Farms
Cottages

Category

Landscapes & Seascapes

TWW Comment

T. H. Wigley's Opuha Estate was at Raincliff, South Canterbury (https://sites.rootsweb.com/~nzlscant/wigley.htm)

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