Photograph of women's 100m medal presentation, 1948 Olympic Games
Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
Date Used
02 Aug 1948
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Black and white photograph of the three medal winners of the 1948 Olympics Women's 100 metre event, from left to right Dorothy Manley, Fanny Blankers- Koen, and Shirley Strickland, who is receiving her medal. A black typewritten label has been affixed to the reverse, reads in part AWARDS IN THE RAIN./ LONDON: STANDING ON THE VICTOR'S ROSTRUM IN THE/ SOAKING WEMBLEY STADIUM.
Measurements
H: 252 W: 183mm (H: 9 15/16 W: 7 3/16")
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Date Used
02 Aug 1948
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.304
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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