Snow in Liverpool Street, Whanganui

Frank Denton, Artist

This is one of the archival photographs in our collection. It was made in Whanganui, Whanganui Region, New Zealand in 04 Jul 1901.
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About the Work
This photograph was taken by Frank Denton on the day that his first daughter Mary was born - 4 July 1901. Snowfall in Whanganui was rare, so it was a remarkable occurence. The house is the Denton's first residence in Liverpool Street before they moved to Durie Hill. Later on Frank moved back to Liverpool Street to a house opposite the Collegiate School gates.
Measurements
Image 142 x 98 mm
Card support 190 x 145 mm
Media
silver gelatin print on paper
Description
Black and white photograph mounted on cardboard. Image shows a narrow alley between a wooden house and a corrugated iron fence. There is a house window at the end of the alleyway. The image shows snow covering the ground with footprints through it.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of Beth Drummond, 2021
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
29 Nov 2021

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Accession Number:
2021/12/5