Letter Opener - Souvenir of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games
Object Type
Domestic items/Writing equipment/Letter opener
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A metallic letter opener [broken, in 2 parts]. The head of the opener is shaped in the design of a flaming torch, flanked by two crossed victory palms. In front is the Olympic rings emblem, with two banners below. Inscriptions on the banners read: 'MELBOURNE' AND '1956', respectively.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 180 W: 40mm (H: 7 1/16 W: 1 9/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1998.3390.1
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by James and Vassilia Corones
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