Photograph of Shirley Strickland during a hurdles race, c1952
Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
Date Used
1952
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Black and white photograph of Shirley Strickland jumping over a line of hurdles, towards the right. Three other women are to her left. Shirley wears dark shorts, dark spikes, and a light sleeveless top, and has her right leg over the hurdle, left leg partly obscured. A pavilion and crowd behind a wooden fence are in the background. A large purple HERALD SUN stamp is on the reverse.
Measurements
H: 110 W: 156mm (H: 4 5/16 W: 6 1/8")
Date Used
1952
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.728
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
Subject Auto Tags
Photograph
Jumping
Snapshot
Athletics
Track and field athletics
Recreation
Photography
Running
Long jump
Exercise
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