Pair of cricket shoes, worn by Leo O'Brien during the 'Bodyline' series - 1932/33

Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Footwear/Boot
Date Used
1932-1933
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Object Detail

Brief Description
Pair of white leather cricket boots with white cotton tape laced through metal holes. Soles are secured with nails and some longer, blunt splices are also attached. Worn by Leo O'Brien during the 1932/3 'Bodyline' series, Australia v England.
Museum
Melbourne Cricket Club Museum
Measurements
1 - Right: H: 140 W: 110 D: 270mm (H: 5 1/2 W: 4 5/16 D: 10 5/8")
2 - Left: H: 140 W: 110 D: 270mm (H: 5 1/2 W: 4 5/16 D: 10 5/8")
Media/Materials
Leather
Cotton
Metal
Associated Event
Australia V England 1932-33
The Bodyline Series
Associated Person
Date Used
1932-1933
Location
In storage
Registration No
M10571.1

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