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John Sylvester Brigham - Illuminated address, 1936

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  • Description

    Illuminated address presented to John Sylvester Brigham, Town Clerk of Auckland, on his retirement, 24 December 1936. Designed and illuminated by John Park, Architect, of Onehunga. (4 plates)

  • Other Id

    1251 (Presto content ID)

    MS-36 (Reference Number)

    19552 (DBTextworks system ID)

    64/11 (Registration number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    John Sylvester Brigham - Illuminated address, 1936
  • Primary Maker

     John Brigham

  • Date
    1936
  • Physical Description

    1 x outsized illuminated volume; 250 mm x 340 mm; inlaid wooden covers; 4 plates

  • Level of Current Record
    Single Item
  • Related Object Notes
    'The Cyclopedia of New Zealand: industrial, descriptive, historical, biographical, facts, figures, illustrations', Volume 2, Auckland Provincial District, The Cyclopedia Company, Christchurch, 1902, pp. 121-2. [Call No. AE91 Cyc]
  • Public Access Text

    The inlaid wooden covers of the address have been attributed to William Seuffert, son of Anton Seuffert, both early New Zealand cabinetmakers and inlayers. The Auckland City Council commissioned the work for 75 pounds in 1936.

  • Credit Line
    Donated by Miss Marion Brigham (daughter) in May, 1964.
  • Last Update
    04 Nov 2022
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