Summary
Moulded metal frieze of foliage and flowers from the Royal Exhibition Building, likely to have been removed during the building's restoration in the late 1980s - early 1990s.
Physical Description
Corner piece of a decorative frieze moulded from metal. The decoration comprises leaf and flower motifs, with a scroll on either corner. The surface is painted pale green, with an undercoat of yellow. The paint is chipped and worn.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Trustees of the Royal Exhibition Building (REB), 1996
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Place & Date Used
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1879-1994
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, Building & infrastructure, Decorative fittings
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
285 mm (Length), 365 mm (Width), 160 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Royal Exhibition Building, Royal Exhibition Building: Restoration, Building Fittings, Landmarks, Museum History, Friezes, Metals