Programme for 1956 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, 22 November
Object Type
Documents and books/Book/Booklet/Programme
Date Used
22 Nov 1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A 32-page (cover exclusive) programme. Front cover features the Olympic Rings emblem, and a colour photo print of Melbourne from the Yarra River. Inscription on front: 'OLYMPIC GAMES/MELBOURNE 1956/OPENING/CEREMONY/MAIN STADIUM (MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND)/THURSDAY NOVEMBER 22ND 1956 AT 3.00 P.M./OFFICIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAMME/TWO SHILLINGS'. The back cover features a black and white facsimile of the obverse of the 1956 Olympic Games commemorative medal, designed by Andor Meszaros.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 275 W: 215 D: 4mm (H: 10 13/16 W: 8 7/16 D: 3/16")
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Date Used
22 Nov 1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1991.2425.8
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by the Hauserman Family.
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