# Human History: Christchurch records

Every Human History record the archive holds about Christchurch, 125 of them, 1954, oldest first.

100 records shown of 125, each link goes to the institution that keeps the original.

- [bottle](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/864269), 1861-01-01, Human History
- [beaker](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/6338), 1869-01-01, by Petersen Limited, Human History
- [condiment set](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/48181), 1872-01-01, by B Petersen & Co, Human History
- [bottle, hot-water](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/7272), 1874-01-01, by Christchurch Brick Company; Milton Pottery, Human History
- [mug](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/13172), 1874-12-31, by B Petersen & Co, Human History
- [jewel, lodge](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/1384530), 1876-12-31, Human History
- [box, writing](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/15571), 1880-01-01, by Edwin H Oliver, Human History
- [bottle, pickle](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/616696), 1880-07-01, by Hayward Bros, Human History
- [token](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/606715), 1880-12-31, no. 606715, by Milner & Thompson; Stokes & Martin, Human History
- [token](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/606713), 1880-12-31, no. 606713, by Milner & Thompson; Stokes & Martin, Human History
- [jug](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/17155), 1881-01-01, no. 17155, by Luke Adams; Luke Adams Pottery Limited; Falkner, Human History
- [basket dish](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/17237), 1881-01-01, by Luke Adams; Luke Adams Pottery Limited; Falkner, Human History
- [vase](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/58725), 1881-01-01, no. 58725, by Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [vase](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/13413), 1881-01-01, no. 13413, by Luke Adams, Human History
- [teapot](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/58726), 1881-01-01, by Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [vase, wall](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/60520), 1881-01-01, by Luke Adams; Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [mug](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/1060), 1881-01-01, by Luke Adams; Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [jug](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/1049), 1881-01-01, by Luke Adams; Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [vase](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/4433), 1881-01-01, by Luke Adams; Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [vase](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/2281), 1881-01-01, by Luke Adams, Human History
- [jug](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/8803), 1881-01-01, by Luke Adams; Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [vase](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/60115), 1881-01-01, no. 60115, by Luke Adams; Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [jug](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/603), 1881-01-01, by Luke Adams; Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [vase](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/6317), 1881-01-01, by Luke Adams, Human History
- [vase](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/11298), 1881-01-01, no. 11298, by Luke Adams; Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [jug](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/17858), 1881-01-01, no. 17858, by Luke Adams; Luke Adams Pottery Limited; Falkner, Human History
- [vase](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/1569), 1881-07-02, by Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [vase](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/175), 1881-07-02, by Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [jug](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/8975), 1881-07-02, by Luke Adams; Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [vase](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/60114), 1881-07-02, no. 60114, by Luke Adams; Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [box, money](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/3330), 1881-07-02, by Luke Adams; Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [vase](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/7213), 1882-01-01, by Luke Adams; Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [vase](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/7181), 1882-01-01, by Luke Adams; Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [mantel dogs, pair](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/58723), 1882-01-01, by Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [vase](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/7180), 1882-01-01, by Luke Adams; Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [medal, commemorative](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/658602), 1882-01-01, no. 658602, Human History
- [medal, commemorative](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/658610), 1882-01-01, no. 658610, by Stokes & Martin, Human History
- [salver](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/1376), 1885-07-02, by G Coates & Co, Human History
- [spoons, coffee](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/10901), 1890-07-02, by J Swindle & Son, Human History
- [box, mail](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/710098), 1894-01-01, by P & D Duncan Ltd, Human History
- [jug](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/3929), 1898-12-31, by Christchurch Brick Company, Human History
- [Storage jar](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/12405), 1899-01-01, by Christchurch Brick Company, Human History
- [lid](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/755), 1899-01-01, by Christchurch Brick Company, Human History
- [vase](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/18564), 1899-01-01, by Christchurch Brick Company, Human History
- [lid](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/4928), 1899-01-01, by Christchurch Brick Company, Human History
- [jug](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/10296), 1899-01-01, by Christchurch Brick Company, Human History
- [booklet, souvenir](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/500616), 1899-09-30, by Weeks Limited, Human History
- [bookmark, commemorative](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/8575), 1900-07-02, Human History
- [jacket](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/741319), 1900-07-02, by Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Co, Human History
- [doorstop](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/58722), 1900-07-02, by Luke Adams Pottery Limited; unknown, Human History
- [buckle](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/768), 1900-12-31, by B Petersen & Co, Human History
- [chair](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/597116), 1900-12-31, by unknown; Charles F Goldie, Human History
- [bowl](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/6506), 1901-01-01, by Luke Adams Pottery Limited; Valentine Laboratories, Human History
- [chair, hall](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/644180), 1901-01-01, Human History
- [vase](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/4336), 1904-07-01, by Christchurch Brick Company; R Horsley, Human History
- [mug, commemorative](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/19301), 1904-07-01, by Doulton & Co. (Ltd), Burslem, Human History
- [catalogue](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/1330670), 1905-04-23, by Glassons Warehouse, Human History
- [medal, commemorative](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/662259), 1905-12-31, Human History
- [tumbler, commemorative](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/6613), 1906-07-02, Human History
- [tumbler, commemorative](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/2037), 1906-07-02, Human History
- [cup, commemorative](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/6991), 1906-07-02, Human History
- [matchbox and knife](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/15690), 1910-07-02, Human History
- [plate](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/645138), 1914-01-01, Human History
- [teapot](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/60113), 1918-01-01, by Luke Adams, Human History
- [quilt, signature](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/8787), 1918-02-28, by Mrs Mrs Dobbin; Red Cross and St John's, Redcliffe, NZ, Human History
- [beaker](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/58729), 1919-01-01, by Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [vase, wall](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/58724), 1919-01-01, by Luke Adams Pottery Limited, Human History
- [medal, commemorative](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/785744), 1919-01-01, Human History
- [shoes, pair, woman's](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/9360), 1920-01-01, by Crockett & Jones; not known, Human History
- [trowel, presentation](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/68670), 1922-12-31, Human History
- [kettle, electric](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/63839), 1927-07-02, by G E CHRISTENSEN, Human History
- [medal, fundraising](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/785667), 1928-01-01, by Charles Leighfield J Doman, Human History
- [badge and pin](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/626443), 1929-01-01, by J.A. Wylie & Co., Human History
- [design, wallpaper](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/644351), 1929-07-02, by Eileen Rose, Human History
- [spinning wheel](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/2755), 1930-01-01, by Harold Stanley Martin, Human History
- [dress, wedding](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/5929), 1930-01-01, by not known, Human History
- [spoon, coffee](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/44144), 1930-07-02, by Joseph Swindell and Son, Human History
- [violin, bow and case](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/51053), 1933-01-01, by James Hewitt, Human History
- [trousers](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/740855), 1934-01-01, Human History
- [jacket](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/740854), 1934-01-01, by Radiac Regd. (Northern Ireland), Human History
- [napkins](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/62529), 1936-01-01, by Miss Josephine Mulvany, Human History
- [box, tool](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/626542), 1939-07-02, Human History
- [bathing costume, woman's](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/4857), 1939-12-31, by CANTERBURY (NZ), Human History
- [swimsuit, woman's](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/635), 1939-12-31, by Canterbury Clothing Company, Human History
- [envelope](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/1432697), 1940-06-21, Human History
- [envelopes](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/1432684), 1940-08-22, Human History
- [letter forms](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/1432739), 1943-10-03, Human History
- [envelope](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/1432692), 1944-06-18, Human History
- [picnic set](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/64611), 1944-12-30, by Peter Pan; AC Urlwin Ltd, Human History
- [jardiniere](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/6281), 1946-12-31, by Richard Gross; R Ranby, Human History
- [token](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/1365776), 1948-10-09, Human History
- [suit, bathing](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/64979), 1949-12-31, by Canterbury/Pacific Swim Wear, Human History
- [hat, woman's](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/18649), 1950-01-01, by Braeden, Human History
- [apron](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/3200), 1951-01-01, by Decoy, Human History
- [tin, food product](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/785272), 1954-12-31, by T J Edmonds Limited, Human History
- [hair drier](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/664424), 1958-07-01, by Ralta Ltd, Human History
- [carpet](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/64982), 1959-07-01, by Feltex Carpets NZ Ltd; Brendan Hartwell, Human History
- [record, gramophone](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/642964), 1960-12-31, by HMV; Bob Irvine; New Zealand Broadcasting Service; Nevile Lodge, Human History
- [saucer](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/8258), 1964-12-31, by Crown Lynn Potteries Ltd; Dorothy C Thorpe, Human History
- [cape](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/1134), 1965-10-28, Human History

## Questions, answered briefly

**What was the Human History?**

A newspaper on the Papers Past shelf, the archive holds 125 of its records that mention Christchurch, 1954. The full run lives at the National Library, not here.

**How much of the Human History does the archive hold?**

125 records, the #54 heaviest file of the 280 mastheads on the shelf.

**Where are the Human History originals?**

Papers Past, the National Library’s newspaper archive, every record row here links out to the issue it came from.


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The originals live at Papers Past (paperspast.natlib.govt.nz) · data: https://api.chch.live/paper?slug=human-history · the laid-out page: https://www.chch.live/paper/human-history
Printing beside it: Photographs / He Whakaahua, https://www.chch.live/paper/photographs-he-whakaahua · Photography, https://www.chch.live/paper/photography · Archives NZ Collections search, https://www.chch.live/paper/archives-nz-collections-search · Photographic Archive, https://www.chch.live/paper/photographic-archive · Plants, https://www.chch.live/paper/plants · Natural Science, https://www.chch.live/paper/natural-science · Wildey collection, https://www.chch.live/paper/wildey-collection · Jan Shuttleworth Collection, https://www.chch.live/paper/jan-shuttleworth-collection
