Athletic shorts in Australian colours, worn by Shirley Strickland at 1956 Olympic Games
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Sporting uniform/Shorts
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Pair of dark green shorts with double yellow stripes down the sides. A button and press- studs are used to fasten the upper LH side, and a thin band of elastic has been sewn into each leg. Part of the running uniform worn by Shirley Strickland at the 1956 Olympic Games.
Measurements
H: 355 W: 380mm (H: 14 W: 14 15/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.1314
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
Subject Auto Tags
Clothing
Underpants
Briefs
Green
Swim brief
Undergarment
Shorts
Active shorts
Trunks
Swimsuit bottom
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