Summary
This is a black & white postcard featuring a reproduction of a sketch of the south east facade of the Exhibition Building during the Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880-1881, made circa 1970s. The postcard, which is unused, was printed by Premier Cards as part of series number 25A120 and identifies the Exhibition Building as housing Melbourne's Royale Ballroom.
The southern section of the eastern annexe of the Exhibition Building housed the Royale Ballroom between 1952 and 1979.
Physical Description
A black & white reproduction of a sketch of the Exhibition Building during the Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880-1881. On the reverse of the card there is space to write a message, an address and to place a stamp. The card is unused.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs B. Stevens, 22 Jul 1993
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Place & Date Depicted
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880-1881
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Inscriptions
Reverse, text: EXHIBITION BUILDINGS MELBOURNE 1800s/ HOUSING MELBOURNE'S ROYALE BALLROOM/ PREMIER CARDS; 25A120
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Overall Dimensions
175 mm (Width), 125 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Buildings, Civic Mementoes, Exterior Views, Greeting Cards, Postcards, Royal Exhibition Building, Souvenirs
