Gymnastic Leotard worn by Barbara Cunningham, 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/General uniform
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Hand-made leotard; worn by Barbara Cunningham during Gymnastics competition at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Black wool; white cloth badge in the shape of Australia with Coat of Arms in centre, sewn onto chest; sleeveless, elasticised legs. Made by Mrs Amy Nicholls, mother of fellow gymnast Wendy Nicholls.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 700 W: 500 D: 50mm (H: 27 9/16 W: 19 11/16 D: 1 15/16")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Associated Person
Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1989.2085.1
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Mrs Barbara Cunningham and Australian Gymnastic Federation
Subject Auto Tags
Clothing
Black
White
Product
Sleeveless shirt
Sports uniform
Sportswear
Leotard
Baby & toddler clothing
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