Portrait of Wiremu and Rangitoia / Portrait of Tāwhiao, Maori King , 1880s
Item — Box: Oversize 1, Folder: 2
Call Number: MSS 12, Series III
Scope and Contents
The photo on the front depicts two Maori women, with names tattooed on their arms. One woman has the name "Wiremu" on her arm, and the other has "Rangitoia." The women touch foreheads, a traditional greeting.
On the reverse side is a portrait of Tawhiao, Maori King. He wears a heavy woven cloak and has elaborate facial tattoos.
Both images are signed by Pulman photo.
On the reverse side is a portrait of Tawhiao, Maori King. He wears a heavy woven cloak and has elaborate facial tattoos.
Both images are signed by Pulman photo.
Dates
- 1880s
Creator
- Pulman and Son Photographers (Photographer)
Physical Description
2 albumen prints mounted on either side of a black paper sheet
;
27.5 x 21 cm (both images)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Collection:
The materials are open for research.
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- Pulman and Son Photographers (Photographer)
Part of the Yale Center for British Art, Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
Department of Rare Books and Manuscripts
1080 Chapel Street
P. O. Box 208280
New Haven CT 06520-8280 US
203-432-2814
ycba.rarebooks@yale.edu
Department of Rare Books and Manuscripts
1080 Chapel Street
P. O. Box 208280
New Haven CT 06520-8280 US
203-432-2814
ycba.rarebooks@yale.edu
Location
1080 Chapel Street
New Haven , CT 06510