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A black and white study of a Begonia. A coloured photograph of Taylors White Giant Pendula Begonia can be found on the internet [see dobbies.co.uk]. A note on the reverse reads: "Begonia white giant, Mr. Chinn". In 1906: "Mr. Chinn is a member of the Marlborough Agricultural and Pastoral Association, takes a keen interest in horticultural matters, and has some fine conservatories and gardens at his private residence in Grove Road." [Source: Cyclopedia of New Zealand Volume 5, 1906, p341] Found in an envelope with "J. Chinn Photography" written on it in the Museum workroom research shelves on 25 August 2009 by Jenny Pierson.
Begonia - White Giant -James Benjamin Chinn 1845 - 1919 -Copyright Marlborough Museum - Marlborough Historical Society Inc
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0000.900.0781

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