Summary
This is a black & white postcard of the Exhibition Building showing the dome of the building through the Carlton Gardens, circa 1909. The postcard, which was sent as a Christmas greeting in 1909, was published by WT Pater.
The Exhibition Building was built for the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition, which opened to visitors on 1 October 1880. On 9 May 1901, it hosted the opening of the First Commonwealth Parliament of Australia. By the early 20th century, picture postcards of the Exhibition Building were a popular Melbourne souvenir.
Physical Description
A black & white photograph showing the dome of the Exhibition Building through the Carlton Gardens. The view is looking along a pathway that is fenced on either side. There is a white statue in the centre of the image. The photograph is surrounded by a wide white border. On the reverse of the card there is a handwritten address in black ink. In the centre is the trademark of WT Pater.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Trustees of the Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Sep 1991
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Publisher
W.T. Pater, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1909
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Place & Date Depicted
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1909
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Inscriptions
Obverse, text: The Carlton Gardens.; A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS Reverse, text: POST CARD; W.T.P.; This Space may be used for Correspondence; This Space for Address Only; Printed/ in/ Germany Reverse, handwritten: Dear Warren,/ wishing you a Merry Xmas/ & a glad New Year/ from your loving/ sister; Xmas 1909.
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Overall Dimensions
138 mm (Width), 88 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Buildings, Christmas Cards, Civic Mementoes, Correspondence, Exterior Views, Gardens, Postcards, Royal Exhibition Building, Souvenirs