Our Treasures: Ticket to 1939-40 New Zealand Centennial Exhibition revealing
3 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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William Lipscombe s 1939 NZ Centennial Exhibition Tickets (Whangārei Museum 2001.30.1-3).
OUR TREASURES
Exhibitions are popular and timeless events for bringing the community together and sharing artistry and ideas. Throughout the past century New Zealand has held regular national exhibitions to showcase what our country has to offer between the different regions and internationally.
The 1939 to 1940 Centennial Exhibition is one of New Zealand s most significant as it was the centrepiece marking 100 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
The timing was also significant in showing New Zealand s technological progress and innovative character in the face of a looming world war. After the announcement of war in September of 1939, the organisers debated whether to hold the exhibition.
Our Treasures: Whangārei Museum s wooden Dolly Mare reminds of rocking horse era
19 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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The rocking horse in the new toy display at Whangārei Museum.
OUR TREASURES
Just in time for the school holidays there is a display in the main gallery of the museum of toys that were in vogue before iPhones, iPads and Mr Google came along. Among these classic items is a beautiful wooden rocking horse, donated by ED Kaye, known to the family who owned it in 1937 as Dolly Mare.
The history of rocking horses can be traced back to the Middle Ages, to the popular toy of the day, the hobby horse. A horse s head made from felted wool or similar materials was attached to a long stick. Children could pretend to ride these make-believe horses.
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