Book, "Official Guide" - 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games
Object Type
Documents and books/Book/Programme
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A 224-page (cover exclusive) programme. Cover features a linear profile illustration of a wreathed ancient athlete, projecting from the left. The Olympic rings emblem features in the upper right. Inscription: 'OFFICIAL/GUIDE/XVI OLYMPIAD, MELBOURNE, 1956'. Owner's name features across upper right corner. Programme book features in-depth information on the history of the Olympic Games, locations, dates and times of every event at the Melbourne Games, and information about Melbourne for tourists.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 135 W: 106 D: 9mm (H: 5 5/16 W: 4 3/16 D: 3/8")
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Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.636
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by David Sleeth
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