Photograph of Joyce King crossing finish line, 1948 National Championships
Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
Date Used
1948
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Black and white photograph of two young women running towards the finish line, the string clearly visible. The blonde lady is partially obscured, while the dark-haired lady leads, and is wearing a top with a shield on the front, dark shorts, and dark shoes. A large crowd including women and children watch from behind a wire fence in front of the stands. A pink THE SUN stamp is on the reverse, along with 1948 NATIONAL CHAMPS/ JOYCE KING handwritten in pencil..
Measurements
H: 210 W: 156mm (H: 8 1/4 W: 6 1/8")
Date Used
1948
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.150
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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