Cricket ball presented to W H Handfield for excellent bowling, Melbourne CC v Aboriginals match - 26 Dec 1866
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Ball
Date Used
1866
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Cricket ball with impressed text in gold lettering. Inscription reads, "PRESENTED BY THE / M. C. C. / TO / W. H. HANDFIELD ESQ. / FOR HIS EXCELLENT BOWLING IN THE MATCH / M. C. C. V. THE ABORIGINALS / 26 DEC. 18[66]".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 65 W: 65 D: 67mm (H: 2 9/16 W: 2 9/16 D: 2 5/8")
Associated Event
Date Used
1866
Location
On display
Registration No
M12778
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Mr R J Handfield.
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