Silk scarf, 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games design

Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Accessory/Scarf
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail

Brief Description
Silk scarf commemorating 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Images of two wreaths, athletes running, jumping hurdles, squatting and high jump. In centre Olympic symbol of Australian flag, torch and rings. Central area circled by text 'XVIth OLYMPIAD MELBOURNE 1956'.
Museum
Australian Sports Museum
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 500 W: 500 D: 1mm (H: 19 11/16 W: 19 11/16 D: 1/16")
Media/Materials
Silk
Associated Event
Olympic Games 1956; 1956; Melbourne, Victoria
Associated Person
Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
N2009.144.23
Credit Line
Kindly donated by Betty L Barberis

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