Cricket ball presented to William Bruce for excellent bowling, Melbourne CC v St Kilda CC - April 1883

Object Type
Trophies and awards/Trophy/Sporting equipment/Ball
Date Used
14 Apr 1883-21 Apr 1883
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Brief Description
Presentation cricket ball made from dark leather. The front of the ball has gold inscription, reads, "PRESENTED / BY THE / M.C.C. / TO / W. BRUCE / FOR HIS / EXCELLENT BOWLING / AGAINST / ST. KILDA CRICKET CLUB / 14TH & 21ST APRIL 1883.". Ball consists of four panels with six rows of twine stitching around the centre.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 70 W: 70 D: 70mm (H: 2 3/4 W: 2 3/4 D: 2 3/4")
Media/Materials
Date Used
14 Apr 1883-21 Apr 1883
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.111

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