Summary
This is a black & white postcard showing an elevated view of the south west facade of the Exhibition Building across the Carlton Gardens, circa 1930. The postcard, which is unused, was printed as part of the Rose Series P 3351, by the Rose Stereograph Company, Armadale, Victoria.
Physical Description
A black & white photograph from the Rose Series of postcards, showing an elevated view of the Exhibition Building from the Rathdowne Street side. The image has a white border with image details printed at the bottom. In the foreground of the photograph there are mature trees, part of the fence bordering Rathdowne Street and a shed or cottage. On the reverse of the card there is an image of a rose as well as space to write a message, an address and to place a stamp.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Trustees of the Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Sep 1991
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Publisher
Rose Stereograph Company, Armadale, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930
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Place & Date Depicted
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1930
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Inscriptions
Obverse, text: THE ROSE SERIES P. 3351/ Copyright.; THE EXHIBITION, MELBOURNE, VIC. Reverse, text: POST CARD; A Real Photograph; Produced in Australia
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Overall Dimensions
140 mm (Width), 87 mm (Height)
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References
See Cook, David. 'Picture Postcard in Australia 1898-1920' p148 for info re Rose Stereograph Company.
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Keywords
Buildings, Civic Mementoes, Exterior Views, Postcards, Royal Exhibition Building, Souvenirs
