Cape Egmont Lighthouse

Description
Cape Egmont Lighthouse with farmland and a grassy area in front of it. Originally located on Mana Island, north of Wellington, the lighthouse was dismantled and sent to New Plymouth by ship in 92 cast iron sections before being transported around the coast on bullock wagons then reassembled by the Armed Constabulary on its current site. Cape Egmont Lighthouse was officially lit on 1 August 1881.
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Object detail

Artist/Maker
Production role
Photographer
Production period
Late 1800s - Early 1900s
Classification
Documentary Artifact/Communication Artifacts
Collection
Feaver
Accession number
PHO2009-185
Collection type
Photographs
Material
Gelatin whole plate
Glass negative
Negative

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