Name/Title

Photograph [Mataura Book Launch Celebration]

About this object

A copy of a black and white photograph taken in 1991, of members of the Mataura Historical Society as they are presented with a copy of their new book, 'Mataura: City of the Falls'.

Identified (left to right):
Muir, D.C.W.
McKelvie, Edna (nee Hendbourck)
Moseby, Muriel (nee Cockburn)
McQuillan, Elspeth (nee Robertson)
McKay, Alice (nee Clement)
Dickie, Hazel (nee Calder)

Mr Muir was editor of the book. Mrs McKay was the oldest member of the Society. Mrs McQuillan is partly obscured in the picture. They all appear delighted with the launch of the book.

Place Made

New Zealand, South Island, Southland, Mataura

Maker

McKelvie, Ian

Maker Role

Photographer

Date Made

1991

Inscription and Marks

Handwritten in blue pen on reverse of photograph, details of subjects (see description).

In black pen on a white sticker attached to reverse: '32'

Technique

printed

Measurements

h 141mm x w 190mm
small

Format

photograph, black and white

Object Type

photograph

Subject and Association Keywords

celebrations/weddings

Subject and Association Keywords

clothing/fashion/costume/dress

Subject and Association Keywords

clubs/societies

Subject and Association Keywords

genealogy/personal and family names

Subject and Association Keywords

people

Medium and Materials

processed material, paper

Credit Line

From the collection of the Mataura and Districts Historical Society Incorporated.

Object number

MT2011.185.329

Rights

All rights reserved