Australian team tracksuit top, worn by Shirley Strickland at 1976 Olympic Games
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/General uniform/Track suit/Top
Date Used
1976
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Track- suit top, bright yellow with dark green collar, cuffs, hem, and triple stripe on sleeves. Fastened with a yellow plastic zipper, the top also features a green and gold "AUSTRALIA" team badge with a kangaroo and Olympic Rings, sewn onto the left breast. The word "AUSTRALIA" has been embroidered onto the back in large darker (wattle) yellow letters with green edging. Collar, cuffs, and hem are all slightly elastic.
Measurements
H: 680 W: 560mm (H: 26 3/4 W: 22 1/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1976
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.1639
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
Subject Auto Tags
Clothing
Sportswear
Jacket
Yellow
Outerwear
Jersey
Sports uniform
Sleeve
High-visibility clothing
Uniform
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