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Odeon Theatre 283 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC - Previously known as The Liberty and earlier Melba Theatre.

Photo extract- Courtesy of CATHS

Decorative wall panels, also known as wainscoting. This was a unique feature of the Melba Theatre.

Even in ancient Roman frescoes, wall designs were framed with painted borders that defined each section and allowed the viewer to focus on specific design features. All classic mansions since then have used moldings and painted frames to create features that both contain decorative wall elements and create a sense of structure that balances large surfaces.

Contributed by Greg Lynch -