Historical information

Glass plate negative of one of the commemorative arches for the Royal Visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York - see reference.. View looking along St Kilda Road from Swanston St showing the large arch, decorative columns and flags that had been erected along the bridge.

Significance

Yields information about the commemorative arches erected to celebrate the Royal Visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York.

Physical description

Glass plate negative in pink envelope.

Inscriptions & markings

In pencil "579, "City Arch from Swanston St", May 1901"