Summary
Stencilled box used to store betel nut ephemera, made in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) circa 1880. The box was exhibited at the Melbourne International Exhibition, held in the (Royal) Exhibition Building, 1 October 1880 - 30 April 1881. At the close of the exhibition, the box was gifted to the Museum.
Physical Description
Small, rectangular, wooden box, stenciled all over with a floral design. Hinged lid.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Exhibition: 1880 International, Melbourne, 1881
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Place & Date Exhibited
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1 Oct 1880 - 30 Apr 1881
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Classification
Public events, Melbourne international exhibition 1880, Exhibition heritage
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
286 mm (Length), 165 mm (Width), 142 mm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
168 mm (Length), 288 mm (Width), 139 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Royal Exhibition Building Interpretation, Personal Effects, Narcotic Drug Usage