'The former outline of Rotomahana' Finish:Float frame Princess Street

Princess Street

A labourer drops a hod full of bricks whilst climbing a ladder

Inscribed in ink:

In June 1862 the United States Senate decreed the abolition of slavery in all territories of the Union

but burned down in 1789

'The former outline of Rotomahana' Finish:Float frame Princess StreetLandscape with steam clouds billowing in the middle distance and five members of Percy Smith's surveying team in the foreground, facing away from camera. Two of the expedition members carry long staffs and there is a pack on the ground behind them. Print marked '45' top centre. The print is embossed 'Charles Spencer, photographer'. Original: albumen print. 1886