Swainson, William, 1789-1855 :Settlers cottage, Petoni Flat / W.S. [ca 1846]

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Title

Swainson, William, 1789-1855 :Settlers cottage, Petoni Flat / W.S. [ca 1846]

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Collection

TAPUHI

Description

Shows a raupo or flax hut with wooden batten structure to hold the raupo in place. There is a small window in the near wall which appears to be supported by two props. The roof is thatched and there is a slab chimney at the right side. There are hills in the background. A later hand has sketched in pencil a suggestion of a woman feeding four chickens. Other Titles - Petone Inscriptions: Mat recto - top right - [Immediately beside mounted image] 16; Mat recto - bottom right - [At extreme lo...

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Format

Image

Date created

1846

Creator

Swainson, William, 1789-1855

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22792044

Locations

Petone

Related subjects

Dwellings / New Zealand / Wellington Region / Chimneys / Pioneer life / Thatched buildings / Raupō / Petone

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