Summary
Two sepia stereographic prints mounted on card depicting the Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York leaving the Exhibition Building in an open horse-drawn carriage after the opening of the first Federal Parliament on 9 May 1901, pubilshed by George Rose, Melbourne. The southern façade of the Exhibition Building takes up the background and is decorated with bunting and flags.
The opening of the Australian Parliament was an occasion for great celebrations in Melbourne. Ten days of festivities (from 6-16 May) were planned to mark the Federation of the new nation and honour the Royal visitors, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. The city was transformed with decorations - flags, bunting, colourful lights and festive arches - and a series of public events were held, including a military tattoo and several street parades. Unprecedented numbers of people arrived in Melbourne from the rest of Victoria and throughout Australia to take part in the celebrations.
Description of Content
The Duke & Duchess of Cornwall and York leaving the Exhibition Building in an open horse-drawn carriage after the opening of the first Federal Parliament on 9 May 1901. They are accompanied by liveried attendants and escorted by mounted soldiers. The southern façade of the Exhibition Building takes up the background and is decorated with bunting and flags. The Royal carriage is passing through a guard of honour formed by the Victorian cadets.
Physical Description
Two almost identical sepia stereographic prints mounted on thick grey backing card carrying the name of George Rose, publisher.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Gertrude Evelyn Parr, 1993
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Place & Date Depicted
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1901
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Photographer
George Rose, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1901
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Person Depicted
HRH George F. Duke of Cornwall & York, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 09 May 1901
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Person Depicted
HRH Mary Duchess of Cornwall & York, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 09 May 1901
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Format
Stereograph, Sepia
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Inscriptions
Text: 3034 Duke of York Celebrations, Melbourne/The Duke and Duchess leaving the Exhibitions.; Sold only by/ GEORGE ROSE/ PUBLISHER /Melbourne.; ROSE'S STERESCOPIC VIEWS/ COPYRIGHT.
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Overall Dimensions
17.8 cm (Length), 10.2 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Australian Federation, 1901, Celebrations, Civic Mementoes, Exterior Views, Photography, Politics, Royal Exhibition Building, Royal Exhibition Building: History of Events, 1900-1949, Royal Visits, Royalty: British, Souvenirs