Summary
Postcard with a reproduction of Charles Nuttall's painting of the opening of the first federal parliament of Australia, which took place on 9 May 1901 in the (Royal) Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne. Printed by Empire in 1902, after the unveiling of Nuttall's commissioned art work.
Physical Description
Rectangular postcard with gloss finish. Front has reproduction of the Charles Nuttall painting depicting the opening of Federal Parliament. Text box along bottom edge with white text. Reverse text printed in black ink. Hand writing in brown ink. Upper corner Empire symbol incorporating coat of arms. Mark at right upper corner where postage stamp had been removed.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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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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Inscriptions
Printed, front: H.R.H. The PRINCE OF WALES/Opening the First Commonwealth Parliament of Australia May 9th 1901. Reverse: POST CARD/FOR CORRESPONDENCE. FOR ADDRESS ONLY. Reverse: handwritten, black ink: I am not sure whether you understood that I want to meet you on Friday at one o'clock in Pitt St when you go to see your Nat. Hope Bowser is better. With love Ida; :Mrs Salier / ?? / Arthur Street / Ashfield
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Overall Dimensions
14 cm (Length), 8.7 cm (Height)
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References
See Dunstan, D. 'Victorian Icon' pp273-274 for info on Charles Nuttall.
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Keywords
Australian Federation, 1901, Ceremonies, Civic Mementoes, Politics, Royal Exhibition Building, Royal Visits, Souvenirs
