Summary
Engraved glass mug made as a souvenir of the Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition held in the (Royal) Exhibition Building from 1 August 1888 - 31 January 1889.
Physical Description
Glass mug, cylindrical recessed box, with handle. Lower part vertically ridged. Decorative inscription has a double leaf design.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs E. Bain, 20 Mar 1990
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Place & Date of Event
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1 Aug 1888 - 31 Jan 1889
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Inscriptions
Centennial Exhibition / May / From G H G / 1888
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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 (Width), 108 mm (Height), 70 mm (Outside Diameter)
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References
E.Willis: 'Souvenirs from the Great Melbourne Exhibitions' Handbook to the Australian Antique and Fine Art Dealers' Fair, Melbourne, October 1996
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Keywords
Civic Mementoes, Exhibitions, Exhibitions: Melbourne International Centennial, 1888-1889, Glassware, Keepsakes, Royal Exhibition Building, Souvenirs, World Fairs
