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Australian team blazer for 1962 British Empire & Commonwealth Games, worn by Betty Cuthbert

1962

Australian Sports Museum

Australian Sports Museum
East Melbourne, Australia

Australian Team blazer worn by Betty Cuthbert at the Perth British Empire & Commonwealth Games in 1962. The green blazer features an embroidered coat-of-arms, scroll with embroidered lettering 'AUSTRALIA', and lettering below that reads, 'BRITISH E & C GAMES / PERTH 1962 / ATHLETICS' on the breast pocket. Inside the inner, right pocket is a label with the maker's name 'David Jones' and 'BETTY CUTHBERT' in typed print.

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  • Title: Australian team blazer for 1962 British Empire & Commonwealth Games, worn by Betty Cuthbert
  • Date Created: 1962
  • Physical Dimensions: H: 700 W: 680mm D: 10mm
  • Provenance: Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Betty Cuthbert.
  • Medium: Wool; Terylene; Embroidery thread
Australian Sports Museum

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