Cricket ball collected by umpire Lou Rowan, Australia v West Indies Test - Melbourne, 1968
Object Type
Trophies and awards/Trophy/Sporting equipment/Ball
Date Used
Dec 1968
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Used cricket ball that has been made from four leather panels. The ball has been stitched with six rows of twine across the centre. The ball has been attached to a circular wooden display ring. On the top of the ball there is a drawing pin that contains a sticker. It reads '17'. Underneath the ball there is handwritten inscription that reads '17'. This ball was used in the Second Test in Melbourne which was officiated by Lou Rowan (cricket umpire).
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 75 W: 75 D: 75mm (H: 2 15/16 W: 2 15/16 D: 2 15/16")
Associated Event
Associated Person
Date Used
Dec 1968
Location
In storage
Registration No
M12475.17
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