Summary
Section of cast, decorative metal from the Royal Exhibition Building, likely to have been removed during the building's restoration in the late 1980s - early 1990s.
Physical Description
Rectangular piece of cast, decorative metal that has been broken at either end.The exposed ends show the metal to be dark grey. One end is broken on an angle and there is a rust-coloured groove where a screw or pin may have once been. Remnants of silver paint and rust are on the surface.
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
120 mm (Length), 50 mm (Width), 27 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Royal Exhibition Building, Royal Exhibition Building: Restoration, Building Fittings, Landmarks, Museum History, Metals