Cycling shirt, worn by Peter Nelson at 1952 Olympic Games
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Sporting uniform/Shirt
Date Used
1952
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Object Detail
Brief Description
White/cream coloured short sleeved cycling shirt, the collar and the arm bands have a khaki and yellow trim. Stitched to the front of the garment is a patch featuring a map of Australia with the coat of arms inside. At the back there are two pockets-constructed in a similar style to those seen on modern cycling jerseys above this the word "AUSTRALIA" appears in green felt letters stitched individually to the garment.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 750 W: 790 D: 10mm (H: 29 1/2 W: 31 1/8 D: 3/8")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1952
Location
In storage
Registration No
1994.3088.1
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Ms Sandy Nelson.
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