Photograph of 1952 Helsinki Olympics Games Opening Ceremony
Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
Date Used
1952
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Black and white photograph showing a large crowd in a stadium watching a group of people in white hats and trousers or skirts, march around a running track. The group is the Australian Olympic Team for the Helsinki games, and they are being led by a man holding a sign which reads AUSTRALIA. On the reverse the copyright stamp reads OLYMPIA-KUVA OY, with pencil annotations.
Measurements
H: 178 W: 241mm (H: 7 W: 9 1/2")
Associated Event
Date Used
1952
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.793
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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