"The leader of the procession (Mr. Riri Nicholson)": 'Armistice Celebrations in Levin, Nov. 13. 1918'. From the album: Family photograph album; 1917

"The leader of the procession (Mr. Riri Nicholson)": 'Armistice Celebrations in Levin, Nov. 13. 1918'. From the album: Family photograph album; 1917 - 1920; Adkin, Leslie

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Creator

Leslie Adkin

Culture

New Zealander

Title

"The leader of the procession (Mr. Riri Nicholson)": 'Armistice Celebrations in Levin, Nov. 13. 1918'. From the album: Family photograph album; 1917 - 1920; Adkin, Leslie

Work Type

gelatin silver prints, black-and-white prints, documentary photographs, portraits

Date

13 November 1918

Material

black and white photograph, gelatin silver print

Measurements

Image: 70mm (width), 82mm (height), Support: 70mm (width), 82mm (height)

Description

This photograph taken by Leslie Adkin shows the people of Levin celebrating the Armistice. Declared on 11 November 1918, this marked the end of the hostilities in Europe.

In his diary entry for 13 November, Adkin noted: 'Peace celebrations + a lovely fine day for the rejoicings. Drove down to Levin about 10 am. Town full of people + a large number in fancy dress.'

Repository

Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa

Collection: Photography

Gift of Adkin Family, 1997

Accession Number

O.031590

Subject