Invitation to attend the 1956 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, addressed to Mrs W Dennis
Object Type
Documents and books/Document/Invitation
Date Used
22 Nov 1956
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Brief Description
An invitation, addressed to Mrs A Dennis, (the married name of former Australian sprinter, Winsome Cripps), and one family member, from the 1956 Olympic Games Organising Committee, and the A.O.F., to be their guests at the Opening Ceremony of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. This honour also entitled Cripps free admission to all track and field events at the 1956 Games.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 152 W: 197 D: 1mm (H: 6 W: 7 3/4 D: 1/16")
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Date Used
22 Nov 1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1998.3394.177
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by the children of Winsome Cripps - Lisa, Lyndall and Jason.
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