Case for gold medal won by Shirley Strickland in 80m hurdles event, 1952 Olympic Games
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Medal/Box
Date Used
1952
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Blue leatherette box with blue felt and white satin inlay, with Olympic rings motif in gold paint on the satin, and with a metal clasp. The indentation in the felt is to hold the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Gold medal awarded to Shirley Strickland for first place in the 80 metres hurdles. In set with 2003.3903.828.2.
Measurements
H: 25 W: 88 D: 88mm (H: 1 W: 3 7/16 D: 3 7/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
1952
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.828.2
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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