Photograph of Shirley Strickland during hurdles race, c1947-60
Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Black and white photograph of five women jumping over a line of black and white striped hurdles, Shirley Strickland sharing the lead with the lady on the left, almost fully over the hurdle as the others jump over it. She wears a light sleeveless top, dark shorts with a single stripe, and dark spikes. Three roofs are visible over a wooden fence in the background.
A purple "Keith Stevens" stamp is on the reverse, with "2nd Aust Champs in Adelaide" handwritten below in pencil.
A purple "Keith Stevens" stamp is on the reverse, with "2nd Aust Champs in Adelaide" handwritten below in pencil.
Measurements
H: 115 W: 164mm (H: 4 1/2 W: 6 7/16")
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.1484
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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