Athlete's relay letter, worn by Shirley Strickland at 1956 Olympic Games

1956

Australian Sports Museum
East Melbourne, Australia

Off-white patch with a tall black letter 'A' printed on the front, worn by Shirley Strickland at 1956 Olympic Games. Has a small gold safety-pin attached to the upper and lower edges, used to fasten the number to clothing.

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Title: Athlete's relay letter, worn by Shirley Strickland at 1956 Olympic Games
Date Created: 1956
Provenance: Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
Medium: Fabric; Ink; Metal

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Athletics Cotton Gold Ink Metal Olympic Games Running Shirley Strickland Textile