Used cricket bat, autographed by the 1907/8 Fijian Cricket Team that toured Australia; includes signature of E. J. Marsden
Object Type
Sporting equipment/Playing equipment/Bat
Date Used
Circa 1907
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Used cricket bat that has been signed by the Fijian Cricket Team that toured Australia in 1907-8. Bat features the signature of E. J. Marsden, an Australian who organised the tour. His Fijian name 'Matakibau' has been transcribed onto the bat.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 870 W: 110 D: 50mm (H: 34 1/4 W: 4 5/16 D: 1 15/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
Circa 1907
Location
In storage
Registration No
M16033
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by the Marsden family - Eustace, Mary and Marcus Marsden
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