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Figurehead of the barque INDIA; c.1853; 2301

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Figurehead of the barque INDIA, c.1853, 2301
Name/Title
Figurehead of the barque INDIA
About this object
The barque INDIA was built in 1853 at New Brunswick, New Jersey. She was owned by Mr T. Henderson of Auckland and employed in the timber trade to Australia. On 19 Novemeber, 1883, the barque went ashore at Martins Bay, Hokianga River and became a total wreck
Date Made
c.1853
Medium and Materials
wood, paint
Measurements
800 mm (H)
Credit Line
On loan from Olga Chambers and family, Whangerai
Object Type
Figurehead
Object number
2301

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