Gore, Ross Digby, 1904-1981 :Strange tale of a tattoed Pakeha [ca 1957].

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Title

Gore, Ross Digby, 1904-1981 :Strange tale of a tattoed Pakeha [ca 1957].

Content partner

Alexander Turnbull Library

Collection

TAPUHI

Description

Six-panelled account of the capture of John Rutherford by Maori at Tokomaru Bay in 1816, his being tattooed, taking two chief's daughters as his wives, living amongst Maori for 10 years then escaping on another European ship to go back to England, exhibiting himself in fairs as the Tattooed Englishman These illustrations were reproduced in New Zealand newspapers during the late 1940s and early 1950s. The newspapers included The Evening Post, Auckland Star, Christchurch Star Sun, Taranaki He...

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Format

Image

Date created

1816 - 1956 - 1957

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22823595

Locations

Tokomaru Bay

Related subjects

Rutherford, John, active 1796-1830 / Agnes (Ship) / Tā moko (Uhi) / Tokomaru Bay

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