Summary
Stereograph showing a Chinese procession passing under the Queen's Arch, Melbourne, which took place in May 1901. The image was published by the photographer George Rose.
The opening of the Australian Parliament on 9th May 1901 was an occasion for great celebrations in Melbourne. Ten days of festivities (from 6-16 May) were planned to mark the Federation of the new nation and honour the Royal visitors, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. The city was transformed with decorations - flags, bunting, colourful lights and festive arches - and a series of public events were held, including a military tattoo and several street parades. Unprecedented numbers of people arrived in Melbourne from the rest of Victoria and throughout Australia to take part in the celebrations.
Description of Content
Sepia tones stereograph on brown card, image shows Duke of York Celebrations with a Chinese procession passing under the Queen's Arch.
Physical Description
Sepia tones stereograph on brown card, image shows Duke of York Celebrations with a Chinese procession passing under the Queen's Arch.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Science Centre & Manawatu Museum (The), 10 Sep 2001
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Creator
George Rose - Rose Stereograph Company, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, May 1901
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Format
Stereograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Cardboard carried inscription ROSE'S STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS on one end and on the other Sold Only by GEORGE ROSE Melbourne/PUBLISHER.
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Dimensions
178 mm (Width), 100 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Architecture, Australian Federation, 1901, Australian Federation, Celebrations, May 1901, Banners, Celebrations, Commemorative Arches, Festivals, Chinese Communities, Parade Floats, Parades, Processions