Competitor's number worn by Shirley Strickland, 1948 Olympic Games
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Sporting uniform/Athlete's number
Date Used
1948
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Shirley Strickland's competitor's number "668" sewn onto her running outfit during the 1948 Olympics in London. The Leski Auction Catalogue notes that this cloth item - one of three - quote, "still has mud splattered from the 100 metres final run in the pouring rain".
Measurements
H: 19 W: 32mm (H: 3/4 W: 1 1/4")
Associated Event
Date Used
1948
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.334
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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