Summary
Ivory letter opener with a Stanhope (optical bijou) at the top end of the handle featuring a microphotograph of the Exhibition Building. The letter opener was a souvenir of the Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition, held at the Royal Exhibition Building from 1 August 1888 - 31 January 1889.
Physical Description
Carved ivory letter opener, broken into two pieces at narrowest point. The handle is hollow and ornately carved with circular patterns.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Place & Date of Event
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1 Aug 1888 - 31 Jan 1889
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Classification
Public events, Melbourne centennial exhibition 1888, Souvenirs
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
110 mm (Length), 9 mm (Width), 9 mm (Depth)
Handle only
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Overall Dimensions
115 mm (Length), 11 mm (Width), 6 mm (Depth)
Blade only
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Keywords
Royal Exhibition Building, Exhibitions: Melbourne International Centennial, 1888-1889, Souvenirs, Photography, Ivory
