Match box holder, images of Marjorie Jackson and Jimmy Carruthers
Object Type
Personal effects/Smoking accessory/Matchbox/Matchbox cover
Date Used
1952
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Matchbox holder made from metal covered with white plastic-coated material (outside only) that has black text and images.The metal has been folded twice to form the shape of the front, back and one side of a match box. There is a black and white image on the front of Marjorie Jackson (athlete) running. The text beneath reads 'MARJORIE JACKSON / Olympic Champion / Worlds Record Holder / 100 Metres'. The black and white image on reverse is a full length portrait of Jimmy Carruthers (boxer). The text beneath reads 'JIMMY CARRUTHERS / World Bantam / Champion'. Text along side (spine) reads SOUVENIR / of Australian sport'.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 60 W: 40 D: 20mm (H: 2 3/8 W: 1 9/16 D: 13/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
1952
Location
In storage
Registration No
1995.3098.2
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by S Nelson.
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