Plate, 1960 Rome Olympic Games design
Object Type
Domestic items/Crockery/Plate
Date Used
1960
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A white ceramic plate manufactured for the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome and owned by Harry Morris. In the centre is an image of Romulus and Remus suckling the wolf, the Olympic Games torch and rings and black printed text. The rim is red with a gold border and there are 6 images of iconic landmarks on it. On the reverse is a metal hook for hanging.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 256 W: 256 D: 25mm (H: 10 1/16 W: 10 1/16 D: 1")
Associated Event
Date Used
1960
Location
In storage
Registration No
1995.3108.382
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Beverly Savige & Margaret Armitstead.
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