Australian team blazer for 1960 Olympic Games, worn by Betty Cuthbert
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Sporting uniform/Blazer
Date Used
1960
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Australian team blazer worn by Betty Cuthbert at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. Bottle-green wool; cream satin fabric lining; one pocket. Three green plastic buttons down front and two on each cuff. Embroidered breast pocket with Australian Coat of Arms above the Olympic Rings; text reads: "OLYMPIC GAMES 1960". Manufacturers inside label reads: "Miss B. Cuthbert"
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 640 W: 440 D: 50mm (H: 25 3/16 W: 17 5/16 D: 1 15/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1960
Location
On display
Registration No
1996.3175.2
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Betty Cuthbert.
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