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 that was manufactured for the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome and owned by Harry Morris. On the front in the middle is a colour drawing of a javelin thrower. Beneath him is black printed text. There are four drawings around him. Above and below are iconic landmarks in Rome and to his left and right are images of other athletic sports. The rim is blue with a thin gold border. On the back is a metal hook for hanging.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 195 W: 195 D: 21mm (H: 7 11/16 W: 7 11/16 D: 13/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
1960
Location
In storage
Registration No
1995.3108.384
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Beverly Savige & Margaret Armitstead.
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