This sketch of Te Rauparaha in 1847 is by William Bambridge. Te Rauparaha is wearing a naval uniform that he was given after his arrest and detention in Auckland in 1846.
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Reference: QMS-0122-140A
Further information and copies of this image may be obtained from the library through its 'Timeframes' website, http://timeframes.natlib.govt.nz.
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How to cite this page: 'Te Rauparaha sketch', URL: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/te-rauparaha-sketch, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 24-Jul-2009
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