Strong Look

A DigitalNZ Story by Dan

Image: Armstrong photo. AN OLD DUNEDIN IDENTITY: CAPTAIN M'DONALD. (Otago Witness, 21 September 1904)

Armstrong photo. AN OLD DUNEDIN IDENTITY: CAPTAIN M'DONALD. (Otago Witness, 21 September 1904)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: 1/4 portrait of Mr Ohlemachler, USA, in uniform

1/4 portrait of Mr Ohlemachler, USA, in uniform

Auckland Libraries

Image: Small boy in garden

Small boy in garden

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Patricia Bartlett - Photograph taken by Ross Giblin

Patricia Bartlett - Photograph taken by Ross Giblin

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Bruce Mason - Photograph taken by Alan Stevenson

Bruce Mason - Photograph taken by Alan Stevenson

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Mr J. Napier, boxing pose

Mr J. Napier, boxing pose

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Unidentified boy, posed with a book

Unidentified boy, posed with a book

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Winner and runners-up in weightlifting competition, posing

Winner and runners-up in weightlifting competition, posing

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Mr Andreas junior poses with the jaw of a fish around his shoulders

Mr Andreas junior poses with the jaw of a fish around his shoulders

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Miss Macnamara

Miss Macnamara

Auckland Libraries

Image: Wiki (Maori woman from Hawkes Bay district)

Wiki (Maori woman from Hawkes Bay district)

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Vicki Stroud and Peter Heperi participating in a dance marathon, Wellington

Vicki Stroud and Peter Heperi participating in a dance marathon, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Three young boys

Three young boys

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Women's fashion wear

Women's fashion wear

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Boy with a bicycle

Boy with a bicycle

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Champion cat, Natasha, wearing tiara and robes - Photograph taken by Paul Reid

Champion cat, Natasha, wearing tiara and robes - Photograph taken by Paul Reid

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Woman advertising Osram light bulbs

Woman advertising Osram light bulbs

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Mr B.A. Stevens in suit

Mr B.A. Stevens in suit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Speedway rider Eddie Naylor

Speedway rider Eddie Naylor

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Jeffrey Woodhouse, gas cutter, scrap steel yard, Christchurch, 1982. From the series: Working Men

Jeffrey Woodhouse, gas cutter, scrap steel yard, Christchurch, 1982. From the series: Working Men

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Speedway rider Eric Hamburger

Speedway rider Eric Hamburger

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Head and shoulders portrait of Rua Kenana Hepetipa

Head and shoulders portrait of Rua Kenana Hepetipa

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Creator unknown: Photograph of a dog at the wheel of a car

Creator unknown: Photograph of a dog at the wheel of a car

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Suit and cape modelled by John Chico

Suit and cape modelled by John Chico

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Philip Watkins models his Italian gold brocade full-length coat

Philip Watkins models his Italian gold brocade full-length coat

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Master Reeves, 1909

Master Reeves, 1909

Auckland Libraries

Image: Sandow the strong man

Sandow the strong man

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Mr A Hunter

Mr A Hunter

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Models in a safety exhibition at the Wellington Industries Fair, Winter Show Building, Mt Cook, Wellington

Models in a safety exhibition at the Wellington Industries Fair, Winter Show Building, Mt Cook, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Jantzen old time costumes

Jantzen old time costumes

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Portrait of Granny Dalton

Portrait of Granny Dalton

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Gladiator

Gladiator

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: MISSES JOHNSTON AND LEWIS, REPRESENTING PEARSON'S SAND SOAP AT THE AUCKLAND FLORAL FETE

MISSES JOHNSTON AND LEWIS, REPRESENTING PEARSON'S SAND SOAP AT THE AUCKLAND FLORAL FETE

Auckland Libraries

Image: Miss Simms, 1911

Miss Simms, 1911

Auckland Libraries

Image: Bebe Witts [later Miss Bebe De Roland]

Bebe Witts [later Miss Bebe De Roland]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Bebe Witts [later Miss Bebe de Roland]

Bebe Witts [later Miss Bebe de Roland]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Performer, Bebe Witts [later Miss Bebe De Roland] in mermaid costume

Performer, Bebe Witts [later Miss Bebe De Roland] in mermaid costume

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: KBR man with steering wheel

KBR man with steering wheel

Alexander Turnbull Library

Kenyon, Brand & Riggs Ltd

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Maori man with parasol, Northland

Maori man with parasol, Northland

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Unidentified woman holding a shotgun, location unidentified

Unidentified woman holding a shotgun, location unidentified

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Sleeveless wetsuit modelled by Lorraine Downes - Photograph taken by John Nicholson

Sleeveless wetsuit modelled by Lorraine Downes - Photograph taken by John Nicholson

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Bibby family children

Bibby family children

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Girl at beach with ball up her skirt near her bottom

Girl at beach with ball up her skirt near her bottom

Kete Horowhenua

Image: Jim Pawson as Major-General Stanley from a production of Pirates of Penzance - Photograph taken by Mark Luder Lampe

Jim Pawson as Major-General Stanley from a production of Pirates of Penzance - Photograph taken by Mark Luder Lampe

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Lucy Shailer

Lucy Shailer

Palmerston North City Library

Image: Performers dressed as animals (black and white poodles, rabbit, elephant) at the Free Kindergarten United Mothers' Club concert

Performers dressed as animals (black and white poodles, rabbit, elephant) at the Free Kindergarten United Mothers' Club concert

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Captain Percival Beaumont Greenhough, 1911

Captain Percival Beaumont Greenhough, 1911

Auckland Libraries

Image: Surf life saving demonstration at Paraparaumu

Surf life saving demonstration at Paraparaumu

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Electrolux vacuum cleaner demonstration

Electrolux vacuum cleaner demonstration

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Florrie Walker, Hokio Beach, 1924

Florrie Walker, Hokio Beach, 1924

Kete Horowhenua

Image: Man modelling suit, leaning on MG car, Dominion Museum, Wellington

Man modelling suit, leaning on MG car, Dominion Museum, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Staged running race

Staged running race

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Kiwis farewell party

Kiwis farewell party

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Amy Bock dressed as Pierrot

Amy Bock dressed as Pierrot

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Unidentified young woman standing beside a cane chair in a garden

Unidentified young woman standing beside a cane chair in a garden

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Unidentified boy, 1911

Unidentified boy, 1911

Auckland Libraries

Image: United Women's Convention 1979

United Women's Convention 1979

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: Unidentified little boy on rocking horse

Unidentified little boy on rocking horse

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: IF HE WAS suddenly confronted over the back fence by Kara Pasha m the throes of a fierce bout with his poetic muse, the next door neighbor might have reasonable excuse for telephoning the police. (NZ Truth, 13 November 1930)

IF HE WAS suddenly confronted over the back fence by Kara Pasha m the throes of a fierce bout with his poetic muse, the next door neighbor might ha...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Master Oldham, 1910

Master Oldham, 1910

Auckland Libraries

Image: Master Moses, 1910

Master Moses, 1910

Auckland Libraries

Image: Master Donald, 1911

Master Donald, 1911

Auckland Libraries

Image: Tommy Fairhall, boxer [signed]

Tommy Fairhall, boxer [signed]

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Man in studio sitting in car seat, with steering wheel and seatbelt

Man in studio sitting in car seat, with steering wheel and seatbelt

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Mrs McLean

Mrs McLean

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Boy modelling balaclava helmet

Boy modelling balaclava helmet

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Model in showgirl outfit

Model in showgirl outfit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Woman model

Woman model

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Alf Hallworth reading newspaper

Alf Hallworth reading newspaper

Auckland Libraries

Image: Professor Piccard. spherical apparatus of his own design. He hopes to break all depth records. (Evening Post, 13 May 1939)

Professor Piccard. spherical apparatus of his own design. He hopes to break all depth records. (Evening Post, 13 May 1939)

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Man dressed as the Mad Hatter

Man dressed as the Mad Hatter

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Fishermen, Makara Beach

Fishermen, Makara Beach

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Unidentified woman member of the New Zealand swimming team, British Empire Games, Kingston, 1966. [member of Island Bay Life Saving and Surf Club Inc?]

Unidentified woman member of the New Zealand swimming team, British Empire Games, Kingston, 1966. [member of Island Bay Life Saving and Surf Club I...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Roger Shepherd Duff

Roger Shepherd Duff

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Heketa, Children

Heketa, Children

Puke Ariki

Image: Joseph Swainson

Joseph Swainson

Puke Ariki

Image: Swainson, Group

Swainson, Group

Puke Ariki

Image: [Portrait of Nurse Pierce, Huia Auckland Private Hospital]

[Portrait of Nurse Pierce, Huia Auckland Private Hospital]

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: Full length portrait of Barbara Skokandich, modelling a dress

Full length portrait of Barbara Skokandich, modelling a dress

Auckland Libraries

Image: Full length portrait of Barbara Skokandich, modelling a dress

Full length portrait of Barbara Skokandich, modelling a dress

Auckland Libraries

Image: Sport and General," Photo. WEARING -GLASSES.—Mr, Ramsay MacDonald,whoiis to. have amoperanpnto his right eye. This photograph, taken only a few weksago,.showst,he:Prinie Minister wearing glasses-while altendijig f: r-, ;an outdoor function-near London;.' . (Evening Post, 05 May 1932)

Sport and General," Photo. WEARING -GLASSES.—Mr, Ramsay MacDonald,whoiis to. have amoperanpnto his right eye. This photograph, taken only a few wek...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Person (PB0301/7)

Person (PB0301/7)

V.C. Browne & Son

Image: Portrait of Mr Henderson

Portrait of Mr Henderson

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Portrait of Hugh Porter modelling clothes

Portrait of Hugh Porter modelling clothes

Auckland Libraries

Image: Ian Crane, dressed up as a tube of Colgate toothpaste

Ian Crane, dressed up as a tube of Colgate toothpaste

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Unknown man dressed as a strong man

Unknown man dressed as a strong man

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Outdoor portrait of an unidentified child in fancy dress as a 'Aulsebrook Biscuit' box, standing in the entrance of a house, possibly Christchurch district

Outdoor portrait of an unidentified child in fancy dress as a 'Aulsebrook Biscuit' box, standing in the entrance of a house, possibly Christchurch ...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Studio portrait of an unidentified boy in fancy dress as a GR Post Office Letterbox, showing the boy standing next to a wooden high chair and resting his right arm on it, possibly Christchurch district

Studio portrait of an unidentified boy in fancy dress as a GR Post Office Letterbox, showing the boy standing next to a wooden high chair and resti...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Gerry Broughan models his one-piece jumpsuit - Photograph taken by Richard Sitcock

Gerry Broughan models his one-piece jumpsuit - Photograph taken by Richard Sitcock

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Man in studio sitting in car seat, with steering wheel and seatbelt

Man in studio sitting in car seat, with steering wheel and seatbelt

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Nick Carr wearing an entry for the 1975 Benson & Hedges Fashion Design award

Nick Carr wearing an entry for the 1975 Benson & Hedges Fashion Design award

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Garment shown at the Benson and Hedges Fashion Design Awards in 1979 - Photograph taken by Albert McCabe Photography

Garment shown at the Benson and Hedges Fashion Design Awards in 1979 - Photograph taken by Albert McCabe Photography

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Dunlop Christmas social.

Dunlop Christmas social.

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: Dunlops Xmas Party [P1-3668-6058]

Dunlops Xmas Party [P1-3668-6058]

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: Repertory Society Xmas

Repertory Society Xmas

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: Mr Coote, 1909

Mr Coote, 1909

Auckland Libraries

Image: Unidentified baby in a pram wearing a smocked dress and bonnet which has lace, ribbon and [hair extentions?] attached to it, probably Christchurch district Christchurch district

Unidentified baby in a pram wearing a smocked dress and bonnet which has lace, ribbon and [hair extentions?] attached to it, probably Christchurch ...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Peters, Boy

Peters, Boy

Puke Ariki

Image: Louis John Steele

Louis John Steele

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Hector Julian

Hector Julian

Puke Ariki

Image: Full length portrait of a model for Le Roy Limited 1920

Full length portrait of a model for Le Roy Limited 1920

Auckland Libraries

Image: Duck shooting, Rangiriri.

Duck shooting, Rangiriri.

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

Image: Dunlop people; Dave .......; fabric calender operator.

Dunlop people; Dave .......; fabric calender operator.

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: Portrait of Paul Munro wearing glasses and suit

Portrait of Paul Munro wearing glasses and suit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Untitled [Selwyn Len Davies]

Untitled [Selwyn Len Davies]

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Image: 'Who said Kaiser' patriotic photograph World War I

'Who said Kaiser' patriotic photograph World War I

Archives New Zealand Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga

Image: John Piper with the Benson & Hedges Supreme Award for New Zealand Fashion Design trophy

John Piper with the Benson & Hedges Supreme Award for New Zealand Fashion Design trophy

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Scenes from a men's fashions show

Scenes from a men's fashions show

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Dunlop Tyre Man figure in rubber costume, on roller skates

Dunlop Tyre Man figure in rubber costume, on roller skates

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Mr Boil

Mr Boil

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Unidentified man in uniform

Unidentified man in uniform

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Unidentified golfer practicing his swing at Paraparaumu Golf Club, Kapiti Coast District, Wellington Region

Unidentified golfer practicing his swing at Paraparaumu Golf Club, Kapiti Coast District, Wellington Region

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Portrait of Dennis Boolieris (1894-1974).

Portrait of Dennis Boolieris (1894-1974).

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Johnny Farnham, Willis Street, Wellington

Johnny Farnham, Willis Street, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Tyree Brothers :Portrait of Effie Newbigging Richardson

Tyree Brothers :Portrait of Effie Newbigging Richardson

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Johnny Rockwood, comedian from the programme 'Pardon my French'

Johnny Rockwood, comedian from the programme 'Pardon my French'

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Cedric the Ghost

Cedric the Ghost

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: J.N. Kirk Advertising, C.M.A. Menswear

J.N. Kirk Advertising, C.M.A. Menswear

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Master Downs

Master Downs

Auckland Libraries

Image: His Lordship's shirt, 1969

His Lordship's shirt, 1969

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Woman in hat

Woman in hat

Auckland Libraries

Image: Miss Russell, 1910

Miss Russell, 1910

Auckland Libraries

Image: Pedersen, Man

Pedersen, Man

Puke Ariki

Image: Eric Barriball

Eric Barriball

Puke Ariki

Image: Edgar Williams painting a watercolour on the verandah, Royal Terrace, Kew, Dunedin

Edgar Williams painting a watercolour on the verandah, Royal Terrace, Kew, Dunedin

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: William Ball Sutch

William Ball Sutch

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Mr G Lee Free cab

Mr G Lee Free cab

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Heaps

Heaps

Nelson Provincial Museum

Image: 21st Birthday party, 1959

21st Birthday party, 1959

Auckland Libraries

Image: Mr Sedmore

Mr Sedmore

Alexander Turnbull Library