1936 Olympic Games Australian team skirt, worn by Doris Carter
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/General uniform/Skirt
Date Used
1936
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Grey wrap skirt worn by Doris Carter in the 1936 Olympic Games. Three pleats at the front next to a pocket on either side. Along the outside of the waist are four buttons and three metal clasps that attach to a metal hook and button hole on the inside of the waist. A spare brown button is attached to the inside of the waist. Three manufacturers labels are sewn into the inside of the waist. The first reads in part "DOUBLE WEST / WORSTEAD...". The second reads in part "Fabrilastic / COMFORT WAIST...". The third reads in part "PURE MERINO WOOL...". There is lining around the waist only. On the inside of the pockets are four labels, two on either pocket.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 765 W: 535 D: 50mm (H: 30 1/8 W: 21 1/16 D: 1 15/16")
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Date Used
1936
Location
In storage
Registration No
1986.1005.2
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Doris Carter OBE
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