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Ewer - Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888-1889
Reg. No: SH 961397
- Summary:
- A mother-of-pearl and brass ewer made as a souvenir of the Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition held in the (Royal) Exhibition Building from 1 August 1888 - 31 January 1889.
- Description:
- Pressed brass ewer, circa 1888, with mother-of-pearl body, brass base, spout and handle. The base is decorated with a pattern of swirls and grooves. The handle is decorated with a series of raised dots with two rosettes attached where the handle meets the spout.
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 170 mm (Height), 90 mm (Width) |
More information
| Tagged with: | civic mementoes, souvenirs, exhibitions, keepsakes, royal exhibition building, world fairs, exhibitions melbourne international centennial 1888-1889 |
| Themes this item is part of: | Public Life & Institutions Collection, Royal Exhibition Building Collection |
| Primary Classification: | PUBLIC EVENTS |
| Secondary Classification: | Melbourne Centennial Exhibition 1888 |
| Tertiary Classification: | Souvenirs |
| Inscriptions: | The International/Exhibition/Melbourne 1888 |
| Place & Date of Event: | Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1 Aug 1888 - 31 Jan 1889 |
| References: | E.Willis: 'Souvenirs from the Great Melbourne Exhibitions' Handbook to the Australian Antique and Fine Art Dealers' Fair, Melbourne, October 1996 |
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