Summary
Black and white image of the mummy's tomb at the Exhibition Building. Melbourne businessman John Speechly Gotch presented two Egyptian mummies to the Exhibition Trustees in about 1890. They were displayed at the Museum in the Exhibition Buildings in a specially prepared 'tomb' by theatrical and scenic artist John Hennings. The display was opened on Friday 20 January 1893 in the presence of a number of scientific gentlemen invited by the Exhibition trustees. One of the mummies was unwrapped by Dr. Neild before being placed in the tomb. The mummies remained part of the exhibits on display at the museum for 40 years.
Description of Content
Mummy's Tomb at the Exhibition Building seen through a patterned archway.
Physical Description
Black and white image.
More Information
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Collection Names
Royal Exhibition Building Collection, Research Photograph Collection
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Collecting Areas
Historical Archaeology, Public Life & Institutions, Images & Image Making, Royal Exhibition Building
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Acquisition Information
Copied from Unknown Source
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Place & Date Depicted
Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1890s-1900s
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, Exhibitions & trade shows, Antiques & collectibles
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
102 mm (Width), 152 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Archaeology, Exhibitions, Popular Culture, Royal Exhibition Building
