Negative kept : Maori and the carte de visite /

Graham-Stewart, Michael.

Negative kept : Maori and the carte de visite / Michael Graham-Stewart ; in association with John Gow ; introductory essay by Keith Giles. - 198 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

"...is a variant of an imprint found on the reverse of some cartes, often with an inscribed number to facilitate re-ordering...we are fortunate that the popularity of cartes then has left us with a rich archive of personalities that we might otherwise be denied...The period represented spans from the days of the Land Wars chiefs to the celebrity status tourist guides of the thermal districts...The originals are all approximatedly the same size, around nine by six centimetres...Those wishing to know more of the dates and locations of the New Zeland studios should consult the Auckland City Libraries' online resource, the Photographers' Database..."--Pref.

0986463019 9780986463013


Photography--History--New Zealand--19th century--Exhibitions.

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