Souvenir matchbox cover, 1956 Olympic Games
Object Type
Personal effects/Smoking accessory/Matchbox/Matchbox cover
Date Used
1956
Brief Description
A matchbox cover featuring an illustration of a male steeplechase racer, landing in the pool. Text: 'BRYMAY/REDHEADS/SAFETY MATCHES/OLYMPIC GAMES/MELBOURNE/22ND NOV. - 8TH DEC. 1956'.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 49 W: 33 D: 1mm (H: 1 15/16 W: 1 5/16 D: 1/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
1990.2217.54
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Mr John Bell.
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