Summary
Wooden model of a five-masted trading junk, one of a number of sailing vessels exhibited in the Straights Settlement Court at the Melbourne International Exhibition (MIE). The MIE was held in the (Royal) Exhibition Building from 1 October 1880 - 30 April 1881. At the close of the exhibition, the model was donated to the Museum by the commissioner of the Straits Settlement.
Physical Description
Wooden model of a trading junk with five masts, square staged bow with dragon figure head. High poop deck with carved figures on rudder windlass.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Straits Settlement Commissioners, Exhibition: 1880 International, Melbourne, 1881
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Place & Date Exhibited
Exhibition: 1880 International, Melbourne, Exhibition Building, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1 Oct 1880 - 30 Apr 1881
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Exhibitor
Straits Settlement Commissioners, Straits Settlements (Malaysia), 1 Oct 1880 - 30 Apr 1881
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Classification
Public events, Melbourne international exhibition 1880, Exhibition heritage
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Royal Exhibition Building, Junks, Model Boats, Sailing Vessels, Scale Models, Cultural Traditions