Summary
An illuminated neon sign on the facade of the Carlton and United Brewery in Swanston Street, during the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. It features a flaming Olympic torch above the Oympic rings.
One of a set of 147 35mm Kodachrome slides donated to the Museum in 1987. The images are all taken during the Olympic Games held in Melbourne in November and December, 1956.
Description of Content
Iluminated neon sign featuring olympic torch and rings.
Physical Description
35mm, positive Kodachrome film mounted in paper slide frame.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from D. G. Morris, 08 Apr 1987
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Place & Date of Event
Victoria Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1956
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Format
Slide, 35 mm, Colour
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Inscriptions
Printed in red ink on back of slide frame: 'KODACHROME/TRANSPARENCY/ PROCESSED BY KODAK Handwritten in black ink on front of slide frame: 'VICTORIA BREWERY/ MELB' Printed in black ink on front of slide frame: '9'
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Image Dimensions - Mount
50 mm (Width), 50 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Advertising, Breweries, Decorations, Lighting, Motor Cars, Olympic Games: Melbourne, 1956, Roads, Signage