Autographed cricket bat, used by Arthur Gilligan c1920-24
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Bat
Date Used
1923-1924
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Cricket bat, used by Arthur Gilligan, a member of the English Cricket Team 1923-24. Bat has been signed by members of that team, as well as the Australian Cricket Team 1923-24. Front of bat also features four caricatures, drawn by Arthur Mailey. Manufacturer of the bat is "EMPIRE". Cricket bat was later presented to J T Sutcliffe, for winning the batting and bowling averages whilst playing with South and Port Thistle Club at Middle Park, Victoria.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 884 W: 112 D: 63mm (H: 34 13/16 W: 4 7/16 D: 2 1/2")
Associated Event
Associated Person
Date Used
1923-1924
Location
On display
Registration No
M4808
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Mr Ken Figgins.
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