Australian Test blazer issued to Bill Johnston for the Indian tour of Australia, 1947-48
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Sporting uniform/Blazer
Date Used
1947-1948
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Green wool Australian Cricket Team blazer issued to Bill Johnston. Blazer features Australian coat of arms embroidered on the breast pocket above the dates 1947-48. Single gold stripes are sewn around the sleeve cuffs and near the top of the breast pocket and both side pockets. A single brass button remains along the right side with evidence that two buttons are missing. Inside features a makers tag inscribed with "FARMER'S/ SYDNEY" and a handwritten inscription below which reads "W. JOHNSTON". The inner sleeves are lined with white and blue pinstriped fabric.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 850 W: 470 D: 20mm (H: 33 7/16 W: 18 1/2 D: 13/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1947-1948
Location
In storage
Registration No
M16910
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