John Henry Menzies Explained

John Henry Menzies
Birth Date:1839
Birth Place:England
Death Date:1919
Death Place:New Zealand
Known For:Wood carving
Nationality:New Zealand

John Henry Menzies (1839-1919)[1] was a New Zealand woodcarver, cabinet maker, farmer and artist. His work is in the collections of the National Library of New Zealand, the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, the Canterbury Museum, the Christchurch Art Gallery and the Akaroa Museum.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Menzies was born in England in 1839. He emigrated to New Zealand in 1860.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Menzies, John Henry. findnzartists.org.nz. 11 December 2023.
  2. Web site: Menzies, John Henry, 1840-1919 . 2024-03-27 . natlib.govt.nz.
  3. Web site: John Henry Menzies; Collections Online - Museum of New Zealand te Papa Tongarewa. collections.tepapa.govt.nz. 12 December 2023.
  4. Web site: John Henry Menzies - the Stanford Pātaka Cabinet | Christchurch Art Gallery te Puna o Waiwhetū. christchurchartgallery.org.nz. 12 December 2023.
  5. Web site: Menzies, John Henry. collection.canterburymuseum.com. 12 December 2023.
  6. Web site: J H Menzies: Peninsula Carver. canterburymuseum.com. 12 December 2023.
  7. Web site: J. H. Menzies : Akaroa Museum. akaroamuseum.co.nz. 12 December 2023.

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