Book commemorating a luncheon and presentation to Don Bradman, 20 September 1948
Object Type
Documents and books/Book
Date Used
1948
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Presentation book with a red leather hard cover bearing the gold embossed inscription "A LUNCHEON / AND PRESENTATION TO / Don Bradman / SAVOY HOTEL, LONDON / on Monday, September 20th, 1948". This is surrounded by a thin gold border. The book commemorates Don Bradman's farewell as Australian captain. The pages inside contain transcribed speeches, photographs, a menu with gold tassel attached and letters pertaining to the presentation and luncheon.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 295 W: 240 D: 23mm (H: 11 5/8 W: 9 7/16 D: 7/8")
Associated Event
Date Used
1948
Location
In storage
Registration No
M8699
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Tattersall's
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