Summary
Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition (MCIE) gold pass presented to the Hon Joseph Henry Connor (1834-1899), a member of parliament and MCIE commissioner. Connor served on a number of MCIE committees: Animal Products, Vegetable Products, and Refreshments. It is believed that this pass granted access to the Exhibition Buildings and grounds for the duration of the exhibition.
Physical Description
Diamond shaped medal with fixed ring at top. Decorated on both sides with MCIE logo surrounded by text. Owner's name engraved on reverse.
Obverse Description
Around four sides, MELBOURNE 1888/ INTERNATIONAL/ CENTENNIAL/ EXHIBITION
Reverse Description
Around logo, Hon. J. H/ Connor M.L.C. / Commissioner
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Numismatics & Philately, Royal Exhibition Building
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Date Issued
1888 AD
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Issued By
Exhibition: 1888 Centennial, Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1888-1889
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Awarded to
Honourable Joseph H. Connor, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1888-1889
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Place & Date of Event
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1888-1889
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Inscriptions
Around four sides of obverse: MELBOURNE 1888/ INTERNATIONAL/ CENTENNIAL/ EXHIBITION Engraved around upper two sides of reverse above logo: Hon. J. H/ Connor M.L.C. Engraved under logo on reverse: Commissioner
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Material
Gold
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
19 mm (Width), 25 mm (Height)
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Shape
Diamond with loop
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Keywords
Commissioners, Exhibition Passes, Exhibitions, Exhibitions: Melbourne International Centennial, 1888-1889
