Summary
This is a black & white postcard of the southern facade of the Exhibition Building showing the lake and gardens in the foreground, circa 1914. The postcard, which was sent to Miss A Bowring, 69 Barrack Street, Hobart, Tasmania, was published by the Victoria Stamp Market and printed in Germany. The card is dated 13 August 1914.
The Exhibition Building was built for the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition, which opened to visitors on 1 October 1880. By the early 20th century, picture postcards of the Exhibition Building were a popular Melbourne souvenir.
Physical Description
A black & white photograph of the Exhibition Building showing the southern facade from south east with trees, the southern drive and the lake in the foreground. The photograph is surrounded by a thin white border. On the reverse of the card there is a handwritten inscription and address in blue ink.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Trustees of the Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Sep 1991
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Publisher
Victoria Stamp Market, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1914
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Place & Date Depicted
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1914
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Printer
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Addressed To
Miss A Bowring, 69 Barrack Street, Hobart, Greater Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 13 Aug 1914
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Inscriptions
Obverse, text: Melbourne Exhibition Reverse, text: POST CARD; This space may be written upon; Address only; V.S.M. Series; Printed in Germany Reverse, handwritten: 13.8.14; Uralla/ Thomas St/ Moonee Ponds; Dear Miss Bowring, I saw/ your adv in the 'Gens' (?)/ & thought I should like/ to correspond with you/ if you don't object. I live/ about 5 miles from the/ city of Melbourne. I have/ never been to Tasmania/ but have often heard/ how pretty it is. Well/ space is limited. So write/ more now/ Hoping to hear/ from you. I remain etc. Lily (?) ; Miss A Bowring/ 69 Barrack St/ Hobart/ Tasmania
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Overall Dimensions
140 mm (Width), 90 mm (Height)
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References
See Cook, David. 'Picture Postcards in Australia 1898-1920' pp154- 155 for info re Victoria Stamp Market postcards.
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Keywords
Buildings, Civic Mementoes, Correspondence, Exterior Views, Postcards, Royal Exhibition Building, Souvenirs
