Summary
Photograph from the Johnstone O'Shannessy studio of the W. Hudspeth display at the Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition (MCIE). The MCIE was held in the (Royal) Exhibition Building from 1 August 1888 - 31 January 1889. W Hudspeth were awarded a first order of merit, silver medal for its display.
Description of Content
The image is of the exhibit of W. Hudspeth / South Melbourne Dray & Lorry Works. Several carts are shown.
Physical Description
Sepia photograph pasted onto beige card, with line border. Beneath is printed, Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition, 1888-89.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Trustees of the Royal Exhibition Building (REB), 1996
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Photographer
Johnstone O'Shannessy & Co. Ltd, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1888-1889
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Place & Date Used
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1889 or later
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Exhibitor
W Hudspeth, Dray & Lorry Works, South Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1 Aug 1888 - 31 Jan 1889
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Format
Photograph, paper base, Silver gelatin print, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
On photograph: W. HUDSPETH/SOUTH MELBOURNE DRAY & LORRY WORKS/ HUDDART, PARKER & CO, COAL IMPORTERS No.28/KARRI/Western Australia/JOHN SHARP & SONS/AGENTS. Below image: JOHNSTONE O'SHANNESSY & CO. LTD/55 & 57 COLLINS STREET EAST, MELBOURNE; Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition, 1888-89.
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Classification
Public events, Melbourne centennial exhibition 1888, Commemorative
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
450 mm (Width), 450 mm (Height)
Card boarder of 53mm
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Keywords
Awards, Exhibitions, Exhibitions: Melbourne International Centennial, 1888-1889, Horsedrawn Lorries, Photo Albums, Road Transport, Royal Exhibition Building, World Fairs
