Cricket ball, Spalding C V Grimmett autograph
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Ball
Date Used
1931
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Used cricket ball made from red leather. There are three gold coloured stamp marks on the ball. The first stamp mark is a printed signature that reads, "C V Grimmett". Below this is the second stamp mark which reads, "CONFORMING TO / MC.C. / REGULATIONS". On the opposite side the third stamp mark reads, "A.G.SPALDING & BROS LTD / TRADE / SPALDING / MARK / MADE IN GT. BRITAIN". Ball consists of four panels. The ball has been stitched across the centre with six rows of twine. This ball was manufactured in 1931.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 75 W: 75 D: 75mm (H: 2 15/16 W: 2 15/16 D: 2 15/16")
Date Used
1931
Location
In storage
Registration No
M12064
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Vic Grimmett.
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