1968 Olympic Games Australian team tracksuit top, worn by Raelene Boyle

Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/General uniform/Track suit/Top
Date Used
1968
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Object Detail

Brief Description
Green tracksuit top worn by Raelene Boyle at the 1968 Olympic games in Mexico City. the tracksuit features parallel gold stripes on the collar and sleeve cuffs, and gold trim on the sleeves. An embroidered badge on the left breast features a gold kangaroo, lettering that reads 'AUSTRALIA', and multicoloured Olympic rings. The top has a zip-up front, and a zip on an angled right pocket. Lettering sewn on the back reads 'AUSTRALIA'.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 690 W: 1460 D: 40mm (H: 27 3/16 W: 57 1/2 D: 1 9/16")
Media/Materials
Synthetic fabric
Embroidery thread
Cotton
Dye
Associated Event
Olympic Games 1968; 1968; Mexico City, Mexico
Associated Person
Date Used
1968
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.1111.1
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Raelene Boyle

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