Pocket knife, 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games design
Object Type
Personal effects/Pocketknife
Date Used
1928
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Pocket knife with two blades and a ivory-coloured handle. Printed on it in gold coloured metal are a discus thrower, a shield with 3 X's (the symbol of the city of Amsterdam), and the "AMSTERDAM 1928". The shield is also coloured red and black. The knife is held together with 3 rivets.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 8 W: 20 D: 84mm (H: 5/16 W: 13/16 D: 3 5/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
1928
Location
On display
Registration No
1995.3108.396
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Beverly Savige & Margaret Armitstead.
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