Summary

Stereograph depicting military cadets lining the steps of Parliament House, Melbourne, during celebrations for the visit of the Duke of York, 1901. Published by George Rose, Melbourne. It is part of a collection of Rose Stereoscopic views (stereographs) relating to the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Melbourne and Sydney during the celebrations for the Federation of Australia in 1901.

Description of Content

Parliament House, Melbourne. The steps are packed full with crowds of cadets and some are even seated along the exterior wall. A fence seperates the cadets from the street in front along which are situated three armed guards. There is various bunting adorning the facade of Parliament House, the street lights and also the makeshift fencing.

Physical Description

Rectangular, brown coloured card with reproduction photographic image attached to one side (with reference number and title). There are two identical, conjoined sepia images so that when the Stereograph is inserted on to the holder it can be viewed through the stereoscope. At either end of the backing card there is a printed decorative motif identifying 'George Rose' as the retailer of the object.

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