Commemorative Japan Rugby Union banner, 1975
Object Type
Flags and signage/Banner
Date Used
1975
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Object Detail
Brief Description
White rectangular banner. Text printed on banner reads 'JAPAN RUGBY UNION/TOUR OF AUSTRALIA 1975'. There is a wallaby printed at top left of banner to represent Australia, and some cherry blossoms at top right to represent Japan. Middle of banner is taken up with three rugby scenes featuring Japanese and Australian rugby players. Scene on left depicts two Japanese players (in red and white stripes) pushing forward against two Australian players (in gold). Centre image depicts Japanese and Australian teams contesting a line-out, with an Australian player claiming the ball. Image on right depicts an Australian player looking to pass the ball, while being tackled by a Japanese player. The signature of the artist responsible for the central images is printed below the right hand image.
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Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 360 W: 905 D: 2mm (H: 14 3/16 W: 35 5/8 D: 1/16")
Media/Materials
Date Used
1975
Location
In storage
Registration No
N2015.2.1
Credit Line
Kindly donated by Ron Grainger
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