Athlete's relay letter, worn by Shirley Strickland at 1956 Olympic Games
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Sporting uniform/Athlete's number
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Off- white patch with a tall black letter 'A' printed on the front, worn by Shirley Strickland. Has a small gold safety-pin attached to the upper and lower edges, used to fasten the number to clothing. One of two used to identify the Australian Relay team at the 1956 Olympic Games.
Measurements
H: 206 W: 124mm (H: 8 1/8 W: 4 7/8")
Associated Event
Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.1316
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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