Blazer worn by Ken Clarke, 1956 Olympic Games
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Sporting uniform/Blazer
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Dark green wool blazer, fully lined in green silk, with yellow trim on the three pockets and cuffs, and two brass buttons on the front. A coloured embroidered emblem features on the breast pocket, comprising a kangaroo and emu flanking a coat of arms, with the word AUSTRALIA embroidered in a scroll. The Olympic rings and the inscription OLYMPIC GAMES 1956 appear underneath. The maker's label is sewn inside the collar, and a name tag is sewn into the lining on the left side, on which the name "K. CLARK" and the number 5756 is typewritten.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 300 W: 470 D: 260mm (H: 11 13/16 W: 18 1/2 D: 10 1/4")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
M13206
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Ken Clarke.
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