Presentation cricket ball - Third Test, won by Australia, Adelaide, January 1908
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Trophy/Sporting equipment/Ball
Date Used
Jan 1908
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Presentation ball that consists of a used cricket ball made from red leather. On the front of the ball there is a metal plate that is crest shaped. The plate has been engraved and it reads 'THIRD TEST/WON BY/AUSTRALIA/BY 24-5 RUNS/Adelaide/JAN.1908.' Ball consists of four panels. The ball has been stitched together around the centre with six rows of twine.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 75 W: 75 D: 75mm (H: 2 15/16 W: 2 15/16 D: 2 15/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
Jan 1908
Location
In storage
Registration No
M3950
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