Collection

Dunedin Hospital , Burton Bros

Brian — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:33:53 GMT

Dunedin Hospital , Burton Bros

Albumen print showing Dunedin hospital. Burton Bros # 5058. Measures 140mm x 200mm

Mt Torless, West Coast. Burton Bros

Brian — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:27:42 GMT

Mt Torless, West Coast. Burton Bros

Albumen print # 5002 by Burton Bros, Dunedin. Entitled " Mount Torless from Castle Hill - West Coast Road " Measures 145mm x 200mm

Huka Falls , Taupo

Brian — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:26:55 GMT

Huka Falls , Taupo

Albumen print by J Martin. # 353. Measures 155mm x 210mm.

On the Avon. Christchurch

Brian — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:24:43 GMT

On the Avon. Christchurch

Albumen print entitled "On the Avon Christchurch".# 4987 Unattributed. Measures 140mm x 200mm

Old woman

Brian — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:23:37 GMT

Old woman

Sixth plate dag. Uncased. From US. Her face shows the hard life that folks from that era endured.

Family at the beach. UK

Brian — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:23:05 GMT

Family at the beach. UK

Sixth - plate ferrotype from UK in hanging case. Family enjoying a day at the seaside.

Group at the beach. UK

Brian — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:21:32 GMT

Group at the beach. UK

Sixth - plate ambrotype of a gentleman with 3 ladies at the seaside. Maybe a girlfriend and 2 chaperones !! Hanging case.

Family in carriage. UK

Brian — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:22:13 GMT

Family in carriage. UK

Sixth - plate hanging ambrotype of a family in a carriage. A rather dull, dark plate.

Horse drawn carriage UK

Brian — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:20:59 GMT

Horse drawn carriage UK

Sixth - plate ambrotype in a hanging case. Family in horse drawn carriage. Rather crazed image, slightly soft focus.

Family outing UK

Brian — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:19:49 GMT

Family outing UK

Sixth - plate ambrotype showing Mum, Dad and the kids all dressed up on a day out. Hanging case.

Young Lad UK

Brian — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:20:23 GMT

Young Lad UK

Sixth - plate ambrotype of a young man carrying a large basket. In a hanging frame.

Soldier 56th Reg. UK

Brian — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:18:55 GMT

Soldier 56th Reg. UK

Very nice hand tinted ambrotype of a corporal from the 56th ( East Essex ) Regiment. All badges have been highlighted. Hanging case. Sixth - plate.

Rimutaka Incline, Wairarapa 1880's

Brian — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:03:00 GMT

Rimutaka Incline, Wairarapa 1880's

Silver print from a copy negative in the collection showing two Fell engines stopped on the upward journey on the Rimutaka Incline. The original probably dates from around the 1880's. An interesting image which shows members of the crew and a variety of freight being carried on the train. Photographer unknown.

Man in Drag ??

Brian — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:16:50 GMT

Man in Drag ??

Sixth plate daguerreotype of a rather unfortunate looking woman ( ?? ). Looks like a bloke in a dress but I'm sure someone loved her at some time !!I In half case. Good tones and contrast.

Wellington - Muir & Moodie

Brian — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:38:56 GMT

Wellington - Muir & Moodie

Albumen print ( or possibly POP due to date ) titled ''Wellington from Catholic Cemetery" Muir & Moodie, Dunedin. NZ. Protected April 1901. Good tones. Measures 135mm x 195mm

Rimutaka Incline , Buton Bros

Brian — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:37:35 GMT

Rimutaka Incline , Buton Bros

Very nice albumen print of the Rimutaka Incline by Burton Bros, Dunedin. Number 4476. Has rich tones, very little fading and great contrast. Measures 135mm x 195mm

Wellington waterfront

Brian — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:38:20 GMT

Wellington waterfront

Albumen print. Not attributed. Titled "Wellington 5489". Shows area around Queen's Wharf, Post Office and wharf sheds. Measures 135mm x 195mm

Parliament Buildings 2219 Burton

Brian — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:36:25 GMT

Parliament Buildings 2219 Burton

Albumen print 135mm x 195mm. By Burton Bros, Dunedin. Number 2219. Titled " Parliament Houses - Wellington "

The Octagon. Dunedin

Brian — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:23:38 GMT

The Octagon. Dunedin

Burton Bros albumen photo of the Octogon in Dunedin.

Dunedin. Burton Bros

Brian — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:22:50 GMT

Dunedin. Burton Bros