Autographed Olympic flag, flown at velodrome during 1956 Olympic Games
Object Type
Flags and signage/Flag
Date Used
Nov 1956-Dec 1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Olympic Flag flown at the Velodrome in the 1956 Olympic Games signed by swimmers and divers Bill Patrick (Canada), Don Harper (USA), Ron Faulds (Melbourne), Frank Murphy (Sydney), Bill Faulds (brother of Ron), Joe McCann (Sydney). Two horizontal panels sewn together. Cream coloured flag with coloured Olympic Rings stitched on. Signatures are in the upper right corner.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 1820 W: 3585 D: 5mm (H: 71 5/8 W: 141 1/8 D: 3/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
Nov 1956-Dec 1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.893
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Peter McKenna
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