Souvenir boxes from the Olympic Games, Melbourne, 1956.

Description

Accession[2017.0071] University of Melbourne Photograph CollectionIdentifierUMA-ITE-2017007100714Extentnot specifiedScope and ContentThree polished wooden boxes with hinged lids, two of which are open showing design inside lid including olympic symbols and 'XVI 1956'. One box has a lining dotted with stars; one has a decorated wooden insert, probably dividing the inside into two layers; one is closed with wooden insert propped behind the box. Boxes may have been presented in connection with the University's role providing Olympic Games venues.
Comments: See also UMA/I/1376 1377 1378 1379Access StatusOpen for public accessRequest TypeRequest itemUnitBWP Album 0052Copyright StatusUniversity copyrightConditions of Use and ReproductionCopyright owned by University of Melbourne Archives. For information about ordering a copy of this image contact the University of Melbourne Archives: archives@archives.unimelb.edu.auMenuBrowse digitised items | Available online

Provenance

CreatorUniversity Of Melbourne ArchivesRoleProvenance

Dates

Date1956

Description Control

Previous System ID2017.0071.00714Format NumberBWP/7234UMAIC IDUMA/I/1376

Characteristics

Genre/FormPhotographic printsDimensions14.5 x 21 cm

Relationships

Feature CollectionUniversity of Melbourne Photograph Collection

Subjects

SubjectOlympic Games XVI 1956Olympic Games--n(16th :--1956 :--Melbourne, Vic.)Ornamental boxes--Victoria--Melbourne--PhotographsSouvenirs (Keepsakes)--Victoria--Melbourne--PhotographsUniversity of Melbourne--History--20th centuryUniversity of Melbourne--Photographs

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Souvenir boxes from the Olympic Games, Melbourne, 1956.

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