Blazer, Olympic Games 1956 Starter - worn by Julius Patching
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/General uniform/Blazer
Date Used
Nov 1956-Dec 1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Orange blazer. Two silver buttons on the front, a silver button on both cuff and three external pockets. The breast pocket has coloured embroidery on it of the Olympic rings and black text that reads "OLYMPIC GAMES / 1956 / STARTER". There is a buttonhole on the lapel, next to which is a gold kangaroo pin which is sewn into the lapel and cannot be removed. There are two internal pockets, one of which has a manufacturers label attached and reads in part "Wardrop / "MY TAILOR" / of MELBOURNE..."
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 800 W: 470 D: 50mm (H: 31 1/2 W: 18 1/2 D: 1 15/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
Nov 1956-Dec 1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.525
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Julius Patching
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