Photograph of 1952 Olympic Games torch being lit

Brief Description

Black and white photograph of an athlete lighting the Olympic torch in a crowded stadium.

Museum

Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum

Measurements

0 - Whole: H: 100 W: 153 D: 1mm (H: 3 15/16 W: 6 D: 1/16")

Media/Materials

Emulsion
Paper

Associated Event

Olympic Games 1956; 1956; Melbourne, Victoria

Associated Person

George Moir; 25 Apr 1905

Date Used

1956

Location

In storage

Registration No

1987.1627.206

Credit Line

Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by George Moir

Black and white Photograph Photography

Photograph Snapshot Photographic paper Tree Room

Object Detail