Competitor's number worn by Shirley Strickland, 1948 Olympic Games

Brief Description

Shirley Strickland's competition number "668" sewn onto her running outfit during the 1948 Olympic games in London.

Museum

Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum

Measurements

H: 19 W: 32mm (H: 3/4 W: 1 1/4")

Media/Materials

Cotton
Ink

Associated Event

Olympic Games 1948; 1948; London, Greater London, England

Associated Person

Shirley Strickland; 18 Jul 1925; 16 Feb 2004

Location

In storage

Registration No

2003.3903.336

Credit Line

Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.

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