Colour slide: 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, Vladimir Kuts USSR and Gordon Pirie, G.B. - 10,000 Metres
Object Type
Photography/Transparency
Date Used
1956
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Colour slide printed on plastic with a square, card surround. The picture shows the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the 1956 Olympic Games, and the viewpoint is from the east of the stadium, with the Member's Pavilion and Northern Stand visible. An event is taking place on the running track, where three athletes can be seen running on the inside lane. Along the upper frame of the slide is written "10,000 metres / V. KUTS & Gordon PIRIE".
Measurements
H: 50 W: 50 D: 1mm (H: 1 15/16 W: 1 15/16 D: 1/16")
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Associated Event
Date Used
1956
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Location
In storage
Registration No
1987.1711.21
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by The McEwen Family
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