John Barr hewing stone for the construction of 'Wilkinson's Castle'

Production date
1929-1930
 Description
John Barr hewing stone for the construction of 'Wilkinson's Castle', Pukearuhe. Barr is wearing overalls and a cap and is about to strike a chisel with a hammer. He holds the chisel against the surface of a stone that is resting on a block of wood. Some of the house's frame is visible in the background.
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Artist/Maker
Production role
Photographer
Production date
1929-1930
Production place
New Zealand/Taranaki/Pukearuhe
Subject person
Classification
Documentary Artifact/Communication Artifacts
Collection
James W. Chapman-Taylor
Current rights
Public Domain
Accession number
PHO2010-0281
Collection type
Photographs
Material
Gelatin quarter plate
Glass negative
Negative

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