
Black-and-white photograph of the Regent Theatre (then known as the Royal Exchange Building) under construction. Photograph taken c1905.
A black and white historic photograph of Father Christmas waving to crowds from a float outside Armstrong & Co., [ca. 1930].
Red and green dyed feathers , plastic and wire. The Rose and foliage are formed from dyed feathers bound to the wire stem and trimmed into shape. Coated with clear plastic wrapping.
One carved wooden lintel that decorated a doorway at Hadleigh House. Owner of Hadleigh House 1904-1921
One carved wooden lintel that decorated a doorway in Hadleigh House. Owner of Hadleigh House 1904-1921
Twelve carved elements from a fireplace carving at Hadleigh House. Owner of Hadleigh House 1904-1921
One carved wooden lintel that decorated a doorway in Hadleigh House. Owner of Hadleigh House 1904-1921
A black and white historic photograph of the south face of the Lyttelton Times Building following its extension in 1902-3, viewed from Cathedral Square, [1904].
A black and white historic photograph of a group of cyclists lining up outside Warner's Hotel before a race leaving from the hotel, [May 1904].
A black and white historic photograph of the intersection of Colombo and High Streets, with the Fishers' building visible on the left, [ca. 1884].
A white painted woven circular basket that flares out gently towards the top where it joins a woven oval shaped handle. A clear plastic sheet has been tied to the interior of the basket.
Two pink and two purple artificial fabric roses with plastic stems and fabric leaves tied together with pink metallic string. The pink flowers have additional plastic leaves with white bead like additions.
A pink and two purple artificial fabric roses with plastic stems and fabric leaves tied together with pink metallic string. The purple flowers has additional plastic leaves with white bead like additions.
A pink and a purple artificial fabric flowers with plastic stems and fabric leaves tied together with pink metallic string. The purple flower has additional plastic leaves with white bead like additions.
Glass vase with scalloped rim which flares out from base. The lower portion of the vase is cut in with vertical lines and the upper portion decorated in relief with leaves and flowers. Vase is dirty.
One artwork in the shape of a stag's head, made from recycled copper and flattened corrugated iron. The item could be used as a coat hook.
One blue soft cover children’s book titled 'Quaky Cat' with text by Diana Noonan and colour illustrations by Gavin Bishop. The earthquakes and accompanying aftershocks in Canterbury proved to be a very frightening experience, especially for children. This book was written in response to the 4 September 2010 earthquake to help children understan...
One multi-coloured softcover book titled 'Trapped' by Martin van Beynen with colour illustrations and maps. Collected experiences of some of those trapped following the 22 February earthquake. Mainstream media coverage of the 22 February 2011 earthquake understandably focussed on the devastating damage and loss of life caused by the earthquake....
One portable toilet comprising of a black toilet seat and lid attached to a grey bucket; sticky label on the front features an image of the toilet, lightning and text including 'Thunder Down Under / Portable Toilet'; manufacturer's mark on lid reads 'Elemental'. Residents who owned commercially produced portable toilets like this ‘Thunder Down ...
One twisted steel re-enforcing rod with parallel spine-like lines running the length of the rod; striations run in a circular pattern between these lines. The object was recovered from the shear wall in the Hotel Grand Chancellor, which was demolished following the 22 February earthquake. This steel reinforcing rod was removed from the Hotel Gr...
One twisted steel re-enforcing rod with parallel spine-like lines running the length of the rod; striations run in a circular pattern between these lines. The object was recovered from the shear wall in the Hotel Grand Chancellor, which was demolished following the 22 February earthquake. This steel reinforcing rod was removed from the Hotel Gr...
One twisted steel re-enforcing rod with parallel spine-like lines running the length of the rod; striations run in a circular pattern between these lines. The object was recovered from the shear wall in the Hotel Grand Chancellor, which was demolished following the 22 February earthquake. This steel reinforcing rod was removed from the Hotel Gr...
One comprehensive emergency kit contained within a 68 litre heavy duty plastic storage case; includes four personal essentials packs, a survival first aid kit, an After Shake base pack and two 20 litre water storage canisters. Designed by the company After Shake to support a four person household following an emergency. This comprehensive emerg...
One twisted steel re-enforcing rod with parallel spine-like lines running the length of the rod; striations run in a circular pattern between these lines. The object was recovered from the shear wall in the Hotel Grand Chancellor, which was demolished following the 22 February earthquake. This steel reinforcing rod was removed from the Hotel Gr...
White ceramic vase with bulbous body tapering to a smaller neck before flaring out to a wider entry. The body of the vase is partially scored with lines in a circular pattern with a circular design in centre. Makers mark and AK on bottom of vase. Vase is dirty.
Plastic and fabric sing and learn toy. The plastic and fabric doll is dressed in a yellow and orange suit with hood and ears and features a sound module set inside its tummy, a squeaker in its left arm and rustled plastic in its right arm.
Two pink and two purple artificial fabric roses with plastic stems and fabric leaves tied together with a red fabric heart on a wooden stick using purple metallic string. The pink flower has additional plastic leaves with white bead like additions.
Two pink and two purple artificial fabric roses with plastic stems and fabric leaves tied together with a red fabric heart on a wooden stick using pink metallic string. The flowers have additional plastic leaves with white bead like additions.
One official black and yellow coloured uniform, comprising overalls, boots, helmet, goggles, ear protectors and head light, worn by the New Zealand Fire Service Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team in the aftermath of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. 'USAR' in yellow letters on the back of the overalls. This uniform was worn by Paul Burns, who w...
A piece of pink card folded in half with the name Rhys on the front and, inside, a message from the Bell family. A piece of red ribbon is tied in a bow around the centre of the card. In memorial of