C1875

Opening of the Intercolonial Exhibition.

Scarce c.19th engraving of the opening ceremony of the Intercolonial Exhibition, held in Melbourne on 2 September 1875 and closing on 16 November 1875. The exhibition was held in the Public Library (as were earlier exhibitions in 1866 and 1872) … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Opening of the Intercolonial Exhibition.

Date:

C1875

Artist:

Unknown

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Engraving.

Image Size:

226mm

x 370mm

Paper Size:

264mm

x 411mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1875

Description:

Scarce c.19th engraving of the opening ceremony of the Intercolonial Exhibition, held in Melbourne on 2 September 1875 and closing on 16 November 1875.

The exhibition was held in the Public Library (as were earlier exhibitions in 1866 and 1872) along with a specially constructed 190 ft by 60 ft iron and wood building.

From the original edition of the Australasian Sketcher.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 914558
State Library New South Wales: REF1/MAV/FM4/9236-9239
State Library Victoria: PCINF AS 06-09-73 P.104