Summary
This is a black & white postcard featuring a reproduction of an image of the south east facade of the Exhibition Building from the Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, made circa 1990. The postcard, which is unused, was printed as part of series NCV 9008 by Nucolorvue Productions.
The card was commissioned by the Trustees of the Exhibition Building and features an image from the Royal Exhibition Building collection on the front. The image depicts the Exhibition Building and grounds during the Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880-1881.
Physical Description
A black & white reproduction of a sketch of the Exhibition Building during the Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880-1881. On the reverse of the card there is space to write a message, an address and to place a stamp. The card is unused.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Trustees of the Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Sep 1991
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Publisher
Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1990
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Place & Date Depicted
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880-1881
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Inscriptions
Reverse, text: Melbourne Exhibition Building./ Picturesque Atlas of Australasia 1886./ From the Royal Exhibition Building/ Museum Collection; AFFIX/ STAMP/ HERE/ 140 894/ NCV 9008; ADDRESS; POSTCODE
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Overall Dimensions
178 mm (Width), 118 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Buildings, Civic Mementoes, Exterior Views, Postcards, Royal Exhibition Building, Souvenirs