Summary
Wooden paper knife, sold as a souvenir at the Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition by M. L Hutchinson's. On one side of the paper knife is a paper label with postal rate information for the colonies and to the United Kingdom. This information flanks two scenic vignettes, one of an Aboriginal person standing outside a grass hut, the other a majestic exhibition building. On the other side of the paper knife is an advertising label for M. L Hutchinson's Glasgow Book Warehouse, agent for 'Coutt's Acetic Acid', 'Fancy Goods and Novelties', 'Bibles, Books, Magazines', etc.
Physical Description
Wooden paper knife with rounded blade made from a yellow, light, fine grained wood. Text and printed images adhered to both sides of the knife blade.
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Issued By
M.L. Hutchinson, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1 Aug 1888 - 31 Jan 1888
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Inscriptions
Printed, front: 'M.L. HUTCHINSON'S Australian Centennial Paper Knife 1788 -1988 / GLASGOW BOOK WAREHOUSE / 15, COLLINS STREET, WEST MELBOURNE' and extensive further text.
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Classification
Public events, Melbourne centennial exhibition 1888, Souvenirs
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Overall Dimensions
302 mm (Length), 3 mm (Depth), 31 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Royal Exhibition Building, Letters, Paper Knives, Exhibitions: Melbourne International Centennial, 1888-1889, Advertising, Postal Services
