Metal trowel used by Shirley Strickland to dig holes as starting aid, c1948
Object Type
Domestic items/Gardening/Trowel
Date Used
1930-1940
See full details
Object Detail
Brief Description
Metal trowel used by Shirley Strickland (athlete) to dig holes as a aid when starting a race, before the advent of starting blocks. It consists of a flat diamond shaped plate, a stem, and wooden handle.
Measurements
H: 55 W: 272 D: 65mm (H: 2 3/16 W: 10 11/16 D: 2 9/16")
Date Used
1930-1940
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.342
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
Share
Comments
Be the first to comment.