Aerial photograph of Opening Ceremony at MCG, 1956 Olympic Games
Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Black and white photograph, aerial view over a stadium, with the athletes for all countries visible lined up, with a smaller group (a marching band) behind them. Photo just includes up to the edges of the stadium, extending from the trainlines to the carpark. "Melbourne/ 1956" has been handwritten on the reverse in pencil, above a black "HARRY JAY" stamp.
Measurements
H: 167 W: 220mm (H: 6 9/16 W: 8 11/16")
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Associated Event
Date Used
1956
Place Used
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.1261
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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