Summary
Advertisement that was part of a collection of posters and ephemera displayed on the walls of Mario's Cafe, 303 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, between December 1991 and Easter 1992. The collection was removed when the wall was repainted and renovated. Posters were put up with tape and 'Blu-tack'; some damage to some items resulted when these were removed. The collection, including repeats, is essentially as it was when removed (cigarette smoke included).
Donor's letter reads 'Mario's Cafe in Brunswick Street, Fitzroy is one of the very popular 'cool' places to be. It accumulates on its walls an extraordinary plethora of posters and ephemera. This accumulation of material is normally destroyed, ...'
Physical Description
Black scrap of paper. Silver hand written text advertising space to rent.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John Hinds, 13 Jul 1993
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Place & Date Made
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1991-1992
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
silver hand written text: 29/2/92/HOUSE TO SHARE WITH/ONE OTHER/ SCOTCHMER ST NTH FITZROY/$325/MONTH + EXPENSES/ME:25,MALE,SMOKER,GOOD COOK/ MUSICIAN, GAY, STUDENT, WORKER/YOU: ABLE TO SHARE HOUSE AND THE ABOVE/ Ph.489 6889 -AVAIL NOW.
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Classification
Cultural identity, Café & pub culture, Wall notices - shared living
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
11.6 cm (Length), 8 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Accommodation, Advertising, Housing, Lesbian & Gay, Making History - Gay & Lesbian Collection
