Summary
'Catalogue of Pictures, Drawings and Art Objects' lent to the Royal Commission for the Australian International Exhibitions, published by the Royal Commission, London, 1879. The Royal Commission for Australian International Exhibitions was tasked with overseeing British interests at both the Sydney International Exhibition (17 Sep 1879 - 20 Apr 1880), and the Melbourne International Exhibition (1 Oct 1880 - 30 Apr 1881). This edition of the catalogue was produced specifically for distribution at the Melbourne International Exhibition, held in the (Royal) Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens.
Physical Description
Catalogue, soft orange cover, contains list and descriptions of pictures, drawings and art objects loaned by the Royal Commission to the Melbourne International Exhibition. 36 pages.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Trustees of the Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Sep 1991
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Publisher
Offices of the Royal Commission, London, England, Great Britain, 1880
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Printer
George E. Eyre & William Spotiswoode, London, England, Great Britain, 1880
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Place & Date of Event
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1 Oct 1880 - 30 Apr 1881
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Inscriptions
Front cover: AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION/MELBOURNE, VICTORIA,/1880/CATALOGUE/OF/PICTURES, DRAWINGS, AND/ART OBJECTS/LENT TO/THE ROYAL COMMISSION FOR THE/AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL/EXHIBITIONS.
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Classification
Public events, Melbourne international exhibition 1880, Exhibition catalogues
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
125 mm (Width), 180 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Exhibitions, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Royal Exhibition Building, World Fairs, Exhibitions: Sydney International, 1879-1880, Picture Salons, Art Catalogues
