Historical information

Glass plate negative of one of the commemorative arches for the Royal Visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York in May 1901 - see reference. View looking along Swanston St showing the large arch, between Collins St and Flinders St with the City Arch in the distance.

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 "587, Kings Arch, 9 May 1901"