Bat: autographed with Alex Gurney drawings, presented by Mayor of Preston, Patriotic Appeal WWII
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Bat
Date Used
1940-1941
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Presentation cricket bat with spliced blade and twine-bound handle covered with black rubber grip. Featured on the reverse are ink illustrations, by Alex Gurney (artist) depicting an Australian Digger chasing Hitler and Mussolini, with portraits of three men from the army, navy and airforce. The hand painted inscription above reads THE MAYOR OF PRESTON'S / PATRIOTIC APPEAL / 1940. The face of the blade has been signed by members of McCabe's XI and Bradman's XI cricket teams, with the maker's mark WISDEN / LONDON imprinted near the shoulder. A metal loop and string have been attached to the handle for presentation purposes.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 945 W: 110 D: 45mm (H: 37 3/16 W: 4 5/16 D: 1 3/4")
Associated Person
Date Used
1940-1941
Location
In storage
Registration No
M7718
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by William Walker
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