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Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 33”

Penciled on back: ”’Cheslyn Rise’, Queen Street East, Levin, home of W.G. Adkin. Photographed 1901, by F. Denton, Wanganui (brother of Mrs Adkin).”

Stamped on back with black ink – Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. Date

‘Cheslyn Rise’, the Adkin family home Queen Street East, Levin,1901. The two storied house was completed in 1899 and is two years old in this photograph. A horse and gig is at the front of the house, and family members stand on both the upper and lower verandahs.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 1979.134.0007

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”

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children,
hhs mounted photograph collection,
horse and gig costume,
levin,
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private residence transport,
women costume,
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