Kōrero: Exhibitions and world’s fairs

This design won first prize for Isabel Hodgkins (sister of painter Frances Hodgkins) at the New Zealand Industrial Exhibition held in Wellington in 1885. Her design is a fine example of art nouveau style, which was becoming fashionable at this time. The exhibition was held in a large Lambton Quay building from 1 August to 31 October, and attracted 133,000 visitors.