Green 1956 Olympic Games Australian team blazer, worn by Garth Manton
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/General uniform/Blazer
Date Used
Nov 1956-Dec 1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Green woollen blazer with multicoloured embroidered crest on the left breast pocket and green and gold trim on the cuffs and tops of pockets. The blazer is single breasted and has two metal buttons on the right side. There is green lining on the back and white striped lining in the sleeves. The Australian coat of arms is embroidered on the breast pocket with Olympic rings below and "OLYMPIC GAMES 1956" stitched underneath.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 880 W: 530 D: 100mm (H: 34 5/8 W: 20 7/8 D: 3 15/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
Nov 1956-Dec 1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.661.1
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Garth Manton
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