Summary
This wooden horse mane and tail brush was part of a collection of Phar Lap's equipment which had been keep in a suitcase by his strapper Tommy Woodcock as a memorial to his beloved friend.
He brought the suitcase to the Museum of Victoria in 1979, and donated it and the contents to the Museum. Museum staff remember that he was visibly moved as he carefully removed each item from the case, such was his affection for the horse.
Physical Description
Oval shaped light brown wooden brush with off-white bristles. Around the top are six metal screws, and a manufacturer's label transfer.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Tommy Woodcock, Nov 1986
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User
Mr Tommy Woodcock, Mordialloc, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1928-1932
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Inscriptions
Printed on label: Specially made / Racior Reg. / For racehorses.
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
7.5 cm (Length), 21 cm (Width), 6.5 cm (Height)
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Dimensions
215 mm (Length), 70 mm (Width)
Measurement From Conservation. Measuring Method: mm
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Keywords
Animal Husbandry, Horse Racing, Horse Riding, Horses, Racing Industry, Recreation, Making History - Phar Lap
