Photograph of Shirley Strickland on starting blocks, c1952
Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
Date Used
1952
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Black and white photograph with a white border, of Shirley Strickland crouched in the starting blocks, poised to run. She wears dark shorts, a light sleeveless top, and dark spikes. Visible behind her, in the distance, are a large crowd of spectators. "Start of 440. yd Melb. 52" handwritten in pencil on reverse.
Measurements
H: 91 W: 140mm (H: 3 9/16 W: 5 1/2")
Date Used
1952
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.732
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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