Physical description

Black and white photograph, interior of the Athenaeum Hall, circa 1920.
Produced by The Sears Studio, Melbourne.

The view is towards the stage, showing seating row labels A to H.

The mount board is annotated with a description of decorative items, and photography studio details.

A copy of this photograph hangs in the main foyer of the Melbourne Athenaeum.

Inscriptions & markings

Black and white photograph of the interior of the Athenaeum Hall. Affixed to backing board.

Above the photograph is the text "Athenaeum Hall (Decoration)"
The bottom left corner contains the text "Apply to H. Faulkener-Smith, Concert and Entertainment Director, the Pianola Co. 232 Collins Street."
The bottom right corner contains the printed stamp "The Sears Studio Melbourne".
On the right side of the photograph, the following decorations are listed: "Back cloth dark blue
Baize front stage dark red
4 screens black & gold
2 screens red with flower design
2 sides 12 electric lights each
24 palms
3 pot plants"