Australian Team blazer worn by William Uren, 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/General uniform/Blazer
Date Used
1952-1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Green woollen Australian Team blazer worn by Mr William 'Bill' Uren at the Melbourne Olympics. The embroidered breast pocket features the Australian coat-of-arms, multi-coloured Olympic rings, and text 'OLYMPIC GAMES 1956/ HELSINKI 1952'. Cuffs and pockets are trimmed with green and yellow Petersham ribbon. The name 'W. UREN' is typed on the inside right pocket with the number '5707'.
Measurements
H: 790 W: 660mm (H: 31 1/8 W: 26")
Associated Event
Date Used
1952-1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
2004.4115
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