Summary
Engraved glass jug, most likely of British origin, engraved all over with a dense floral pattern. Additional post-factory engraving has been added around the rim, indicating that the jug was purchased by Mrs Bolden, the donor's great aunt, as a souvenir of the Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition (MCIE). Held in the (Royal) Exhibition Building from 1 August 1888 to 31 January 1889, the MCIE celebrated 100 years of British settlement and surpassed the grand scale of the1880 Melbourne International Exhibition, attracting over two million visitors (approximately 69% of the colony's population at the time).
Souvenirs like this were common, as a number of glass engravers set up stands within the national courts to demonstrate their engraving skills.
Physical Description
Tapering cylindrical, clear glass jug with reeded-loop handle, engraved all-over with a pattern of flowers, leaves and butterflies. Engraved around the rim with text. Sticker attached to the base by donor's family.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Keith Colley, 12 Nov 2013
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Place & Date of Event
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1 Aug 1888 - 31 Jan 1889
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Inscriptions
Engraved around rim: Melbourne Exhibition Mrs Bolden/ 1888 Handwritten on label on base: Aunty Viney - Keiths/ fathers Aunty
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Classification
Public events, Melbourne centennial exhibition 1888, Souvenirs
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Overall Dimensions
170 mm (Width), 200 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Royal Exhibition Building, Presentations, Publications
