Bridge in construction, Amuri

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NameBridge in construction, Amuri

ProductionJames Crowe Richmond; artist; 1 February1864 - 3 February1864; New Zealand

Classificationwatercolours, works on paper

Materialswatercolour

Materials Summarywatercolour

DimensionsImage: 252 (height), 355 (length)

Registration Number1935-0005-15

Credit lineGift of EA Atkinson, 1935, on behalf of the artist's daughter, DK Richmond

Overview

For information regarding the 1864 Waiau Ferry Bridge: http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/heritage/photos/collection22/02340.asp (accessed 8/09/2016)

For information on the "very excellent clean mudhouse" of Richmond's letter on the 7th February 1864: http://www.doc.govt.nz/Documents/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/nelson-marlborough/acheron-accommodation-house-interp-info.pdf pg. 2 (accessed 18/08/16)

For information on the "Compact of 1856" and its effect on the provinces http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/colonial-and-provincial-government/page-2