The Eclipse of the Sun

Images, UC QuakeStudies

A copy of an article extracted from page 3 of The Press newspaper, published on 4 February 1897. The article is titled, "The Eclipse of the Sun".

Mr Townsend's Telescope: A peep at the sun

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A copy of an article extracted from page 6 of The Press newspaper, published on 27 May 1891. The article is titled, "Mr Townsend's Telescope: A peep at the sun".

Canterbury Earthquake September 2010 - Photograph 02

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Internal damage to a house in Richmond. A step between two rooms has separated from the lower room's floor, leaving a large gap. The photographer comments, "The step down to our sun room is now above the floor".

Painting: Boat scene by John Calcott St Quentin

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One framed painting of a boat scene by John Calcott St Quentin, depicting a wooden boat, trees and a low sun. Handwritten note on the back explains technique "Painted using an old Indian art with precious stones on glass". Framed in a brown metal covered frame. Painting may have losses in and above the boat. Who the painting is dedicated to