IAAF World Record Holder plaque, 4x 110 yards relay - London, 4 August 1952

Object Type
Trophies and awards/Trophy/Decorative/Plaque
Trophies and awards/Trophy/Decorative/Plaque/Box
Date Used
1952
04 Aug 1952
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Object Detail

Brief Description
Bronze world record plaque, with box, inscribed, "INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR ATHLETIC / FEDERATION / TO / [inscribed in white enamel] W. CRIPPS / V. JOHNSON [sic] / S.B.DE LA HUNTY / M.JACKSON / AUSTRALIA"; and, "4 x 110 YARDS RELAY / 46.3 s / LONDON, ENGLAND / 4.8.1952". Two-part box of red cardboard.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
1 - Bronze Plaque: H: 100 W: 70 D: 3mm (H: 3 15/16 W: 2 3/4 D: 1/8")
2 - Red box with lid: H: 115 W: 80 D: 15mm (H: 4 1/2 W: 3 1/8 D: 9/16")
Media/Materials
Metal
Cardboard
Associated Event
British Empire v United States of America 1952; 04 Aug 1952; White City, Greater London, England
Associated Person
Date Used
1952
04 Aug 1952
Location
In storage
Registration No
1998.3394.131.1
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by the children of Winsome Cripps - Lisa, Lyndall and Jason.

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