Apron, Blacksmith
Production date
20th Century
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Description
Dark brown brushed leather blacksmith apron. Apron has legs, bib front which is held up with two leather straps which fasten at the front with buckles. Each side has a pocket at hip height. Apron is machine stitched. This apron belonged to Charlie Haua.
Born in Ōpōtiki in 1903, Charlie Haua was a member of a well-known and respected Tauranga family. The grandson of Anaru Haua, who was the son of Watene and Mere Pukuwai, his parents were James Haua and Mary Hardling. Charlie attended Tauranga District High School until 1919 after which he followed his father into blacksmithing and worked the trade in Tauranga for 42 years. Charlie is referred to as the town’s last blacksmith.
Born in Ōpōtiki in 1903, Charlie Haua was a member of a well-known and respected Tauranga family. The grandson of Anaru Haua, who was the son of Watene and Mere Pukuwai, his parents were James Haua and Mary Hardling. Charlie attended Tauranga District High School until 1919 after which he followed his father into blacksmithing and worked the trade in Tauranga for 42 years. Charlie is referred to as the town’s last blacksmith.
Production date
20th Century
Measurements
1250mm (height), 570mm (width)
Accession number
0753/10
Current rights