Summary
Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition (MCIE) gold pass presented to Sir John McIntyre (1832-1904), a member of parliament and MCIE commissioner. McIntyre was a member of the MCIE Wine committee. It is believed that this pass granted access to the Exhibition Buildings and grounds for the duration of the exhibition.
Physical Description
Diamond shaped medal with fixed ring at top. Decorated on both sides with MCIE logo surrounded by text. Owner's name engraved on reverse.
Obverse Description
At centre, monogram of CIE; around, CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION MELBOURNE 1888
Reverse Description
At centre monogram of CIE; around engraved, John McIntyre M.P. Commissioner
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Mr J W. McIntyre, 26 Feb 1990
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
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Date Issued
1888 AD
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Issued By
Exhibition: 1888 Centennial, Melbourne, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1888-1889
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Awarded To
Sir John McIntyre - M.L.A., Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1888
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Inscriptions
Obverse: monogram CIE CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION MELBOURNE 1888 Reverse: monogram CIE (engraved) John McIntyre M.P. Commissioner
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Series
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Material
Gold
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
19 mm (Width), 29 mm (Height), 4.15 g (Weight)
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Shape
Diamond
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Keywords
Commissioners, Exhibition Passes, Exhibitions, Exhibitions: Melbourne International Centennial, 1888-1889
