Photograph of King George VI, 1948 Olympic Games

Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
Date Used
29 Jul 1948
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Brief Description
Black and white photograph of HRH King George VI wearing naval uniform and white peaked cap, standing in the seating of a stadium to salute with his right hand. A purple OLYMPIC PHOTO ASSOCIATION, 1948 stamp is on the reverse, along with XIV OLYMPIAD 1948./ OPENING CEREMONY, THURSDAY JULY 29TH. handwritten in ink.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
H: 153 W: 105mm (H: 6 W: 4 1/8")
Media/Materials
Paper
Emulsion
Ink
Associated Event
Olympic Games 1948; 1948; London, Greater London, England
Associated Person
Date Used
29 Jul 1948
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.265
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.

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