Gold medal presented for second place in A.L.A.S. 440 yards swim competition on 11th February 1920, won by Lily Beaurepaire

Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal
Date Used
11 Feb 1920
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Brief Description
Gold medal won by Lily Beaurepaire for 2nd place in a 440 Yards swim on 11th February, 1920. Obverse features a scene of two figures swimming framed by an ornate border with fish and floral details. Text in legend reads "THE AUSTRALIAN LADIES AMATEUR SWIMMING / CHAMPIONSHIP". Reverse inscription reads "440 YDS. CHAMP. / OF / AUSTRALIA / 2nd. / L DE BEAUREPAIRE / 11-2-'20". Loop attachment at top.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 47 W: 33 D: 2mm (H: 1 7/8 W: 1 5/16 D: 1/16")
Media/Materials
Date Used
11 Feb 1920
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.813.43
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Doreen Beaurepaire

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