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Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition certificate awarded to Messrs Endmore Brothers

Maker Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition

Date1887

Object number00001720

NameCertificate

MediumInk on paper, cardboard

DimensionsOverall: 710 mm

ClassificationsEphemera

Credit LineANMM Collection Purchased with USA Bicentennial Gift funds

Terms

DescriptionA certificate presented to Messrs Endmore Brothers at the 1887 Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition. The certificate reads 'Victoria, Queen and Empress, year of Jubilee 1887 Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition'. Messers Endmore Brothers won prize for their merino wool unwashed. From saltbush country held under crown leases, for the best bale of fine combing wool weighing not less than 300lbs. From not over 100 hundred fleeces skirted from ewes of any age, that have been previously shorn. Second order of merit'. Signed, the president. The vice president. The executive commissioner. The superintendent of juries. J.Fairfax congrave, secretary. The Adelaide International Jubilee Exhibition of 1887 was held in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession to the throne and also a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Proclamation of South Australia. HistoryThe idea to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of both Queen Victoria and the proclamation of South Australia was first promoted in 1883. Following the popularity of international exhibitions, the idea for a Jubilee Exhibition was adopted. The resulting building, begun in 1885, was named the Jubilee Exhibition Building and opened to the public on 21 June 1887. The building featured ballrooms, theatres and more than 2200 displays from around the world and attracted almost 790 000 visitors in six months. Like exhibitions worldwide, the Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition generated thousands of local jobs in all areas and exhibitors were able to promote manufacturing, technological and artistic innovations from around the world. SignificanceWhile the Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition followed Sydney's International Exhibition of 1879, it was no less impressive. It's main building constructed for the occasion, the Jubilee Exhibition Building, was another spectacular feat and managed to simultaneously express patriotic loyalty to Britain and proudly promote South Australia’s independence and success.