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Australian team blazer pocket for 1938 British Empire Games, worn by Doris Carter

1938

Australian Sports Museum

Australian Sports Museum
East Melbourne, Australia

Green, shield-shaped felt badge from a blazer pocket. The badge is embroidered with the Australian coat-of-arms and lettering that reads, "BRITISH EMPIRE GAMES / SYDNEY /1938". Doris Carter represented Australia in the Women's High Jump at the Games and was placed 5th with a jump of 5'1" (1.55m). Two years earlier she also placed 5th at the Berlin Olympics.

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  • Title: Australian team blazer pocket for 1938 British Empire Games, worn by Doris Carter
  • Date Created: 1938
  • Physical Dimensions: H: 100 W: 80 D: 4mm
  • Provenance: Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Doris Carter OBE.
  • Medium: Felt; Embroidery thread
Australian Sports Museum

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