Summary
German made, cylindrical wooden box decorated with a transfer print image of the (Royal) Exhibition Building. It was purchased as as souvenir of the Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition (MCIE) by the donor's great-uncle, of Yarraville. The MCIE was held in the (Royal) Exhibition Building from 1 August 1888 to 31 January 1889.
Physical Description
Cylindrical wooden box with removable lid. Object has black printed image of the (Royal) Exhibition Building with text underneath.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr. Campbell Busch, 26 Aug 2003
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Place & Date of Event
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1 Aug 1888 - 31 Jan 1889
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Place & Date Made
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Inscriptions
Text: CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION MELBOURNE 1888./ MADE IN GERMANY
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Classification
Public events, Melbourne centennial exhibition 1888, Souvenirs
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
75 mm (Width), 86 mm (Height), 75 mm (Outside Diameter)
Lid is 75mm width and 25mm in height
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Keywords
Exhibitions, Exhibitions: Melbourne International Centennial, 1888-1889, Keepsakes, Timber Products, World Fairs, Souvenirs, Royal Exhibition Building
