Summary
Ruby flash glass tumbler, purchased as a souvenir of Melbourne's Centennial International Exhibition, 1 October 1888 - 31 January 1889.
Physical Description
Glass tumbler with ruby flash on upper. Base of glass is moulded to imitate cut glass, in an arched pattern. Six pointed star is moulded into the underside of the tumbler, imitating cut glass. Two chips in the rim, and a vertical flaw in the ruby coating, on the flared upper of the tumbler.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Trudy Rhynsburger, 03 Oct 2014
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Place & Date of Event
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1 Oct 1888 - 31 Jan 1889
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Classification
Public events, Melbourne centennial exhibition 1888, Souvenirs
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
100 mm (Height), 75 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Melbourne International Centennial, 1888-1889, Royal Exhibition Building, Souvenirs, Glasses, Glass
