Summary
This printed linen souvenir tea towel is an example of the Phar Lap related merchandise sold in the Museum of Victoria shop in the 1980s.
Originally sold for $3.95.
Physical Description
Linen tea towel printed in bright colours. Picture of Phar Lap with jockey, and one of the Melbourne Cup. Bottom left picture shows Tommy Woodcock and Phar Lap in 1930; on the bottom right side is one of Tommy Woodcock in 1980. Printed text.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Inscriptions
Printed on front: A Tribute to Phar Lap/Melbourne Cup 4-11-1930/ [in horseshoe] Phar Lap/Born 1926/Dies 1932/Pedigree: Night Raid-Entreaty/51 races, 37 wins, 3 seconds and 2 thirds/Total Stakes 66,738.
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Overall Dimensions
48 cm (Length), 82 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Civic Mementoes, Domestic Equipment, Horse Racing, Horses, Museum History, Racing Industry, Souvenirs, Sport, Making History - Phar Lap
