Plaque commemorating Centenary Test with special stamp issue, 1977
Object Type
Civic mementoes/Plaque
Philatelics and currency/Philatelic material/Stamp
Framed
Date Used
1977
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Framed plaque commemorating the centenary of the first test match played between England and Australia in 1977. It features a text and image seemingly imprinted onto the underside of the glass glazing. The image is of a game of cricket being played. The text reads, in part: "Presented to / Melbourne Cricket Club / by / Australia Post / ...". Below text and image is a series of commemorative postal stamps issued by Australia Post.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 460 W: 336 D: 12mm (H: 18 1/8 W: 13 1/4 D: 1/2")
Associated Event
Date Used
1977
Location
In storage
Registration No
M11380
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