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Bellamy's side plate. Gift of Kate and Dayle Slinn Te Toi Uku 2020.20.1
Image supplied by Jonty Valentine.
Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan By S P Andrew Ltd - http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22874256, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=46018210
Here she is shown with some of her colleagues. Archives New Zealand - https://www.flickr.com/photos/archivesnz/31441543942/, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=54038179
In 1977 Crown Lynn was invited to produce tableware for use in Parliament’s restaurant Bellamy’s. They wanted something that went with their new earthy coloured decor. Female MP Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan, who was a fashion leader, strongly approved of Dave Jenkin’s fish hook pattern with a reactive glaze.
The next Government returned to more conservative tastes and returned to fine dinnerware made in Japan.
Because it was made for use in Parliament, this pattern is not often available although some could be bought from Crown Lynn seconds shops.