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Cakes and preserves (1st of 3)

Cakes and preserves

From the end of the 19th century, domestic crafts were among the most hotly contested classes at A & P shows. This impressive array is from a show in 1908.

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Nelson Provincial Museum
Reference: 6x8 53

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How to cite this page:

Jock Phillips. 'Shows and field days', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/shows-and-field-days/4/1/1