Excelsior – The R And E Tingey Story

Description ISBN: 9780958294829Title: Excelsior – The R And E Tingey StoryAuthor: AVERY BASIL Twins Richard and Edward Tingey were just 13 years of age when their family came to New Zealand on the sailing ship Tyburnia in 1863—settlers in the ill-fated Albertland Settlement Scheme where the land the family was allocated was amongst the toughest. Five years later these enterprising boys moved to Wanganui and began contract painting, quickly evolving their business, becoming merchants in paint, glass and wallpaper. They married and had large families, and the business grew to be a nationwide leader; before its eventual demise.This book documents the early struggles, then follows the story of R& E Tingey & Co Ltd and family members who were in the firm, at the same time providing readers with an understanding of the industry that preserved and decorated tinber dwellings in New Zealand. Relevant vignettes, anecdotes and broader histotical references enliven the details along the way as early settlements develop into today’s towns and cities.There are return trips \”Home\” to nurture supplier relationships which, along with the mention of noteworthy local events and developments, provide a fascinating review of our nation’s evolution since European settlernent.The Company eventually merged with another in 1972 and quickly faded from view.One thread—a wallpaper enterprisepersisted, however, and continued until the end of 2011, when the curtain on the twins’ enterprising initiatives was finally drawn. Format: PaperbackPages: 196Available stock: 2