Pair of running shoes worn by Shirley Strickland, 1948 Olympic Games
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Footwear/Shoe(s)
Date Used
1948
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Pair of handmade running shoes, worn by Shirley Strickland at the 1948 Olympic Games. Brown Tasmanian wallaby leather (discoloured to purplish) with white eyelets, black laces, and 6 long sharp spikes under the toes.
Measurements
1 - Left: H: 248 W: 90mm (H: 9 3/4 W: 3 9/16")
2 - Right: H: 257 W: 90mm (H: 10 1/8 W: 3 9/16")
2 - Right: H: 257 W: 90mm (H: 10 1/8 W: 3 9/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
1948
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.341
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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