VASA blazer pocket, Australian Championships 1934-37 & 1955

Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/General uniform/Blazer/Pocket
Date Used
1934-1937
1955
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Object Detail

Brief Description
Detached pocket from a dark blue blazer featuring the crest of the Victorian Amateur Swimming Association. The crest consists of a double lined oval frame within which is stitched "VICTORIAN AMATEUR SWIMMING ASSOCIATION". In the centre of the oval is a shield with white border and blue interior, containing the Southern Cross stars. The shield is surmounted by a seven-pointed yellow star and surrounded by a laurel wreath compartment. Stitched in white below the emblem is "AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS / 1934.5.6.7 / 1955".
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
H: 165 W: 150 D: 2mm (H: 6 1/2 W: 5 7/8 D: 1/16")
Media/Materials
Wool
Cotton
Associated Event
Australian Swimming Championships Carnival
Associated Person
Date Used
1934-1937
1955
Location
In storage
Registration No
1992.2627.3
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by S G Knott.

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