Title / object name "The leader of the procession ( Mr. Riri Nicholson)": ’Armistice Celebrations in Levin, Nov. 13. 1918’
| Maker | Role | Date |
| Adkin, Leslie | photographer | 13 Nov 1918 |
Medium Summary black and white photograph, gelatin silver print
Materials silver, photographic gelatin, photographic paper
| Dimensions |
| Image | 82 (Height) x 70 (Width) mm |
| Support | 82 (Height) x 70 (Width) mm |
Classification gelatin silver prints, black-and-white prints, documentary photographs, portraits
Technique photography, black-and-white photography
Registration Number O.031590
Credit LineDonation, 1997
Is part of
Family photograph albumThis photograph taken by Leslie Adkin shows the people of Levin celebrating the Armistice. Declared on 11 November 1918, this marked the end of the hostilities in Europe.
In his diary entry for 13 November, Adkin noted: 'Peace celebrations + a lovely fine day for the rejoicings. Drove down to Levin about 10 am. Town full of people + a large number in fancy dress.'