A Nelson Horticultural and Industrial Exhibition 1873. This is to certify that the Judges Award to W. E. Brown honourable mention for excellence in own made cigars and tobacco
Maker and role
Undefined: Nelson Horticultural and Industrial Exhibition (1873)
Artist: Emily Harris (b.Circa 1837, d.1925)
Artist: Edwin Harris (b.Circa 1810, d.1895)
Production date
1873
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Description
Awarded to W. E. Brown, 1873 for services to horticulture. Hand-painted watercolour illustrations show the Nelson Provincial buildings of New Zealand, ferns and flowers (by Edwin and Emily Harris). The certificate was signed by Exhibition Committee officers: Oswald Curtis, President, Lowther Broad, Vice-President, Wm Rout, Honorary Secretary.
Object type
Media/materials description
1 item ( certificate, col. ill. ) : 36 x 40 cm. Ink and watercolour on paper.
Media and materials
Measurements
360 x 400 mm
Names/keywords
awards; tobacco; cigars; provincial; buildings; calligraphy; palms; ferns; fruits; vegetables; flowers; smoking; crafts; industries; manufacturing; horticulture; W. E. Brown; Edwin Harris; Emily Harris; Exhibition Committee
Maker
Accession number
A895.2
Other reference numbers
UMS1261
Credit line
A Nelson Horticultural and Industrial Exhibition 1873. This is to certify that the Judges Award to W. E. Brown honourable mention for excellence in own made cigars and tobacco. 1873. Nelson Provincial Museum Collection: A895.2
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