Summary
Section of lead flashing from the Royal Exhibition Building roof, removed during the building's restoration in the late 1980s - early 1990s.
Physical Description
Octagonal sheet of lead with a hole in the centre. It is irregular in shape and rippled. Dents, flaking paint and dirt are on the surface.
More Information
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Collection Names
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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, 1880-1990
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, Building & infrastructure, Roofing
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
150 mm (Length), 145 mm (Width), 20 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Royal Exhibition Building: Restoration, Royal Exhibition Building, Landmarks, Lead, Roofing
