Summary
A Cinderella stamp from the Radio Festival held at the Exhibition Building 13-20 April 1929. The Radio Festival had a large display of technological innovations for radios. Unusual radios were imported specially for the exhibition and there were a number of competitions for visitors to take part in.
Physical Description
A small paper stamp. Orange and white design. The photo in the middle of the stamp shows a young woman, in the style of liberty, floating through the night sky. Behind her is the silhouette of the Exhibition Building and a radio reel.
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Susan Lancaster, 05 May 2015
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Place & Date of Event
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 12 Apr 1929 - 20 Apr 1929
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Inscriptions
On the obverse: VISIT THE/ RADIO/ FESTIVAL/ EXHIBITION BUILDINGS/ MELBOURNE/ 13TH - 20TH APRIL- 1929
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, Exhibitions & trade shows, Souvenirs
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Overall Dimensions
35 mm (Width), 53 mm (Height)
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