Beret - part of Official Chauffeur's uniform, 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Headwear/Hat/Beret
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Dark green heavyweight fabric, beret-style hat with stiff lower band of leather. Small padded white fabric patch on side of hat with embroidered Olympic rings, in colour. Dark grey fabric lining with manufacturer's label, printed in yellow with faded handwritten name in blue, sewn into lining. Size "6 / 5/8" stamped in black over label on right. Worn by Lady Volunteer driver's.
Measurements
1 - hat: H: 275 W: 275 D: 100mm (H: 10 13/16 W: 10 13/16 D: 3 15/16")
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Date Used
1956
Place Used
Location
On display
Registration No
2000.3693.1
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