Fernglen House at Purau Bay

1921

Grooming of the Hair: Jackson Sisters ( Edna, Lynley and Thelma), Fernglen, Purau 1921.
The Jackson homestead at the head of the Purau Valley was a hub of hospitality from the 1890's to the the 1930's.The verandah was the centre stage for many photographs, where aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and prospective suitors were welcomed, arriving by boat to help with shearing, mustering or spring cleaning. Fancy dress parties, sports competitions and woolshed dances were a highlight. They were forced to create their own fun with much conviviality, good food and fresh sea air. Fun, frolics and fashion abounded and a good shiny head of hair was paramount.

Purau Bay at the original Fernglen house before it burnt down, Buller, Alan and Frank Jackson with 3 girls brushing hair sitting enjoying the sun on the veranda.
Winner-People in the 2021 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Area: Banks Peninsula / Diamond Harbour

Contributor: Anne Ogilvie

Source: Entry in the 2021 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH21-AnOg-001

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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