Summary
Image of the Cupola after the restoration of the Royal Exhibition Building in the early 1990s. In 1994 Kane Constructions completed the Exhibition Building, Dome Restoration project. The project involved the replacement of external cladding to the dome and restoration of the render, paint work and Victorian cast iron elements.
Description of Content
This image shows the newly finished cupola, showing two workmen relaxing after finishing painting. Scaffolding is visible in the background, but the lantern is now a deep green hue.
Physical Description
A coloured photograph.
More Information
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Collection Names
Research Photograph Collection, Royal Exhibition Building Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Copied from Museum Victoria
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Date Depicted
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1994
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Format
Photograph, 4 in. x 6 in., Colour
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, Building & infrastructure, Restoration
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
152 mm (Width), 101 mm (Height)
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