Summary
Piece of 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
Piece of decorative frieze moulded from metal. The decoration comprises leaf and flower motifs. 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), 175 mm (Width), 40 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Royal Exhibition Building, Royal Exhibition Building: Restoration, Building Fittings, Landmarks, Museum History, Friezes, Metals