John Nairn (c1864-1943) came to Palmerston North from the South Island and established his market garden business, Manawatu Vineries, in 1893. The family business largely grew tomatoes, cucumbers and grapes. L-R: Annie Jane Nairn (nee McDowall); Irene May Nairn (their first child born 25 January 1885); John Nairn.

Nairn Family Portrait
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Digitisation ID
- 2008P_OSP_PEO_2039
- Title
- Nairn Family Portrait
- Held In
- Outsize
Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Palmerston North
- Date
- circa 1885
Object rights
- Credit Line
- Palmerston North City Library
- License
- No Known Restrictions
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