Summary
A Cinderella stamp from the 1929 International Motor Show. This was the fifth international show held in Melbourne and was held at the Exhibition Buildings. The stamp shows a contemporary 1920s car. Motor shows were a popular part of the Exhibition Buildings event calendar and often attracted large crowds.
Physical Description
Rectangular paper stamp. Yellow background with red car and blue and red print.
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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, 2 May 1929 - 11 May 1929
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Inscriptions
Printed on obverse: INTERNATIONAL/ MOTOR/ SHOW/ MAY/ 2ND - 11TH/ 1'- CONTINUOUS/ SESSIONS 1'
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, Exhibitions & trade shows, Motor shows
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
40 mm (Width), 64 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Royal Exhibition Building, Cars, Trade Exhibitions, Motor Shows, Stamps
