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 waving athletes in white shirts and dark trousers, walking around a running track, being led by flag-bearers and a man holding a sign which reads AUSTRALIA. The group is the Australian Olympic Team for the Helsinki games, marching possibly at the closing ceremony of the Games. The edges of the photographs are cut in a decorative pattern.
Measurements
H: 62 W: 85mm (H: 2 7/16 W: 3 3/8")
Associated Event
Date Used
1952
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.794
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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