Olympic Games flag, used at 1956 Olympic Games
Object Type
Flags and signage/Flag
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Flag, large, cotton; "OLYMPIC GAMES" sewn on in blue cotton, above Olympic Rings; flown at the Australian Team Headquarters at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Two panels of fabric, sewn across horizontal; tear through right of flag, on seam, partially repaired with bias binding; original pins from repair still in place. Reinforced corners; rope and brass fittings for rigging.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 2500 W: 1460 D: 20mm (H: 98 7/16 W: 57 1/2 D: 13/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1992.2582.55
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Tom J Wigley.
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