Postcard, image of three men swimming in the sea - 1908
Object Type
Documents and books/Document/Card/Postcard
Date Used
20 Jun 1908
29 Jun 1908
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Black and white photographic postcard depicting three men swimming at sea. Large buildings are along the shore in the background. The image is inscribed in a number of places with the names of the swimmers - Frank Beaurepaire, W. Kellingly & J Wolffe - date (20 June 1908), and buildings; and, a handwritten note by Beaurepaire - dated June 29th - is on the reverse. Beaurepaire and Kellingly were pacing Wolffe on a channel swim. The card was given to Beaurepaire by W. Brickett, Wolffe's trainer.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 87 W: 137 D: 1mm (H: 3 7/16 W: 5 3/8 D: 1/16")
Date Used
20 Jun 1908
29 Jun 1908
29 Jun 1908
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.1304.48
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ian Beaurepaire
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