Photograph of Shirley Strickland during a hurdles race, c1947-60
Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Black and white photograph showing four women jumping over a line of hurdles during a race, running towards the left. Shirley Strickland is first over the hurdle, wearing a light- coloured top with black swan logo, and dark shorts and stripes. Norma Thrower is visible closest to camera. A purple HERALD SUN stamp is on the reverse, along with "local girls" handwritten in pencil.
"Sydney cinder track" has been handwritten in pencil on the reverse.
"Sydney cinder track" has been handwritten in pencil on the reverse.
Measurements
H: 113 W: 150mm (H: 4 7/16 W: 5 7/8")
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.1430
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
Athlete in darker top is Norma Austin (Thrower).
- Graham Thomas
Posted on 29-06-2020 08:41:46