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SCHAEF, Arthur Waldemar (1867-1940) - Self portrait (or unknown photgrapher) with 7hp Peugeot Outside Government Grounds, Wellington

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See article om A.W. Schaef published on Stuff, November 22, 2025 - https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/360868971/invention-and-scandal-rather-colourful-life-wellingtons-first-aviator

  • Name of Photographer: SCHAEF, Arthur Waldemar (1867-1940)
  • Nationality: New Zealand
  • Title of Work: Self portrait (or unknown photgrapher) with 7hp Peugeot Outside Government Grounds, Wellington
  • Medium: Gelatin Silver Photograph
  • Signed?: Unsigned
  • Framed?: unmounted
  • Image Size: 14.0cm x 19.5cm
  • Overall Size: 14.0cm x 19.5cm
  • Stock No: PH0149
SCHAEF, Arthur Waldemar (1867-1940) - Self portrait (or unknown photgrapher) with 7hp Peugeot Outside Government Grounds, Wellington Image 1++
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