Gymnastics leotard worn by Barbara Cunningham, 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games

1956

Australian Sports Museum
East Melbourne, Australia

Hand-made leotard; worn by Barbara Cunningham during Gymnastics competition at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Black wool; white cloth badge in the shape of Australia with Coat of Arms in centre, sewn onto chest; sleeveless, elasticised legs. Made by Mrs Amy Nicholls, mother of fellow gymnast Wendy Nicholls.

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Title: Gymnastics leotard worn by Barbara Cunningham, 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games
Date Created: 1956
Provenance: Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Mrs Barbara Cunningham and the Australian Gymnastic Federation.
Medium: Wool; Cloth; Embroidery thread

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