Photograph of Shirley Strickland winning 200m race, Canterbury Centennial Games
Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Black and white photograph showing Shirley Strickland about to cross the finish line in the 200 metres race, with Marjorie Jackson in a white singlet with dark Australia logo behind her, and two other competitors visible further behind. The stake to which the finish tape is fastened is in the middle foreground. A black 'Green & Hahn' stamp is on the reverse, along with '1950 Centennial Games' handwritten in ink.
Measurements
H: 162 W: 208mm (H: 6 3/8 W: 8 3/16")
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Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.665
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
The women in Australian singlet behind Strickland is Marjorie Jackson.
- Graham Thomas
Posted on 29-06-2020 09:13:10