Photograph of MCG ground staff covering the wicket, 1950-51
Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
Framed
Date Used
1950-1951
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Black and white photographic reproduction of original, including original mount, showing eight men wearing overcoats and hats are attempting to pull a large canvas cover over a cricket pitch. The covers are billowing in the wind, causing the men difficulty. Printed on the original mount is the title, "COVERING THE WICKET/ MCG 1950 / 51", with "DR I MCDONALD" in the left corner and "HERALD PHOTO[..]" in the right. With simple black painted wooden frame.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 430 W: 505 D: 20mm (H: 16 15/16 W: 19 7/8 D: 13/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
1950-1951
Location
In storage
Registration No
M11469
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