Souvenir towel, 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games
Object Type
Domestic items/Furnishings/Towel
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A white, cotton souvenir towel from the Melbourne Olympics. The towel features images of a map of Australia girt by leaves; multi-coloured Olympic rings; a male runner carrying a torch; and the MCG, with lettering 'MELBOURNE/ 1956/ XVI OLYMPIAD'.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 1290 W: 610mm (H: 50 13/16 W: 24")
Media/Materials
Associated Place
Associated Event
Date Used
1956
Place Used
Location
In storage
Registration No
1989.2179.1
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Mr Bill Burice
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