Australian team blazer, worn by Shirley Strickland at 1968 Olympic Games
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/General uniform/Blazer
Date Used
1968
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Olympic blazer, tailored dark green wool with two worn gold buttons on front (top button missing),small button on each cuff, and dark golden inner lining. Stitching on left breast pocket reads "ASS'T MANAGER (WOMEN)/ OLYMPIC GAMES 1968/ MEXICO CITY", below an Australian coat of arms and coloured Olympic Rings. Two lower pockets unadorned. Worn by Shirley Strickland, 1968.
Measurements
H: 685 W: 100mm (H: 26 15/16 W: 3 15/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1968
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.1597
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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