Headstone of William Hobson
Maker and role
Unidentified, Photographer
Illingworth (Firm), Manufacturer
Production date
1930s
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Object detail
Accession number
13-2066
Production period
Description
Graveyard headstone of William Hobson, Captain in the Royal Navy, First Governor of New Zealand, who died at Auckland 10th September 1842, aged 49 years. Hobson co-drafted The Treaty of Waitangi with James Busby and became the first colonial Governor of New Zealand. Headstone situated at Symonds Street Cemetery, Grafton, Auckland (Historic Place Category 1 ).
Media/Materials
Physical description
1 glass plate negative ; 6 x 8 inch.
Credit Line
Unidentified et al. 1930s. Headstone of William Hobson, 13-2066. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Production place
Auckland District
Auckland
New Zealand
Auckland
New Zealand
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