Summary
Melbourne International Exhibition exhibitor's pass belonging to Mr Thomas Coulter Wright, accountant agent for the Ballarat Woollen Mills. The pass entitled Thomas Wright unlimited access to the exhibition buildings during the set-up, course, and de-installation of the exhibition, which was held in the (Royal) Exhibition Building from 1 October 1880 to 30 April 1881.
Physical Description
Heavy cream coloured cardboard. Attached to the obverse is a black and white photograph of Mr Wright. He has a full beard and is wearing a white shirt with a coat and waistcoat. On the reverse, printed information and space to fill in the Exhibitor's personal details.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Dorothy Wright, Aug 1989
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Place & Date Used
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, May 1880 - June 1881
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User
Mr Thomas C. Wright, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880 -1881
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Inscriptions
Printed on the obverse: If presented by any one but the person to whom it/ is issued, this Pass will be forfeited absolutely.; EXHIBITOR'S SIGNATURE Printed on the reverse: Melbourne International Exhibition / 1880 / EXHIBITOR'S PASS / (NOT TRANSFERABLE / No. .../ Mr .../ has the right of entrance to the Exhibition at / all hours of general admission, subject to the / Regulations. Handwritten: 1990/ 104 / T.C. WRIGHT./ BOB'S GRANDFATHER; 410; Wright / 3 Elizabeth St / Melbourne / Vict Court; Signed: George Collins Levey
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Classification
Public events, Melbourne international exhibition 1880, Tickets
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
63 mm (Width), 104 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Exhibitions, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Royal Exhibition Building, Tickets, World Fairs
