Matchbox cover, Garland-McHarg Cup Records c1926
Object Type
Personal effects/Smoking accessory/Matchbox/Matchbox cover
Date Used
Circa 1925
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Three sided metal match-box cover. Background of maroon and light blue diagonal stripes superimposed with yellow panel. One side features a two-handled cup. The spine bears printed text 'SOUVENIR/ LACROSSE CARNIVAL/ ADELAIDE, 1926'. Text on the third side includes 'GARLAND McHARG CUP-/ RECORDS...'. The cover contains an empty box of Redhead Matches - 1989.1869.2; not original.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 65 W: 44 D: 20mm (H: 2 9/16 W: 1 3/4 D: 13/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
Circa 1925
Location
In storage
Registration No
1987.1869.1
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Mrs K M Hewitson
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