Summary
This thin card peep show is an example of the Phar Lap related merchandise sold in the Museum of Victoria shop in the 1980s. It was sold as a kit to be assembled at home.
The peep show was designed by David Lancashire, written by Garrie Hutchinson and illustrated by Fay Planka for the Museum of Victoria, as part of the merchandise for the SIO Great Exhibition of Victoria in 1985.
Physical Description
Peep show has been assembled, and consists of four cardboard sides, glued together, and three inner scenery panels, which all have large irregular holes cut in them. On the front of the scenery panels, and around the interiors of the sides are printed coloured drawing of Phar Lap, Flemington Racecourse and the crowds watching the race. In the middle of the front is a large viewing hole.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Museum of Victoria, Apr 1986
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Designer
Lancashire, David, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Publisher
Museum Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1985
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Inscriptions
Printed on front: PEEP SHOW/ PHAR LAP/ WINNING THE 1930 MELBOURNE CUP Printed on back: PHAR LAP NOW STANDS/ AT THE MUSEUM OF VICTORIA/ PEEP SHOW COMMEMORATES/ VICTORIA'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY
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Overall Dimensions
125 cm (Length), 28 cm (Height)
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Dimensions
275 mm (Length), 125 mm (Width), 120 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Civic Mementoes, Horse Racing, Horses, Insurance, Museum Exhibitions: Great Exhibition of Victoria, 1985, Museum History, Racing Industry, Souvenirs, Sport, Making History - Phar Lap
