Leather case, housed sash worn by cricketer William Bruce in 1893
Object Type
Civic mementoes/Souvenir/Medal/Case
Date Used
1893
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Leather case for sash, presented to William Bruce Esq, a member of the Australian cricket team visiting England in 1893. Tan leather case with hinged lid, red leather lining and metal front catch. Embossed on surface in gold is a shield and text which reads, "COLOURS PRESENTED / To WILLIAM BRUCE, Esq. / MEMBER OF THE / AUSTRALIAN CRICKET TEAM / VISITING ENGLAND 1893 / By SAMUEL HORDERN, Esq. / COMMODORE OF THE / PRINCE ALFRED YACHT CLUB, SYDNEY, N.S.W.".
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 110 W: 220 D: 50mm (H: 4 5/16 W: 8 11/16 D: 1 15/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Person
Date Used
1893
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.104.2
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