Framed photograph, laying of first foundation stones, T&G Head Office, Melbourne

Description

Accession[2013.0112] Business machines, office equipment and ephemera of the National Mutual Life Association of AustralasiaIdentifierUMA-ITE-2013011200138Scope and ContentThis photograph depicts over one hundred men and a couple of female onlookers, watching as the foundation stones are being laid at the site for the T&G Head Office in Melbourne, corner of Swanston and Little Collins Streets, in 1888.
Inscription: Sticker on front of frame: '29'. 'Laying foundation stone / Cnr Swanston & Little Collins Streets / Melbourne / 1888'
Place of manufacture: Melbourne, AustraliaAccess StatusOpen for public accessRequest TypeRequest item

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CreatorNational Mutual Life Association of AustralasiaRoleProvenance

Dates

Date1888

Description Control

Previous System ID2013.0112.00138

Characteristics

Genre/FormPhotographic printsDimensions29.5cm(H)x39cm(W)x0.7cm(D)

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Framed photograph, laying of first foundation stones, T&G Head Office, Melbourne