Summary
Blue woven surcingle that 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
Surcingle is made from blue hessian webbing with four inches of elastic before the strap, with a long leather fastening strap. A leather piece joining the hessian to the elastic has been stamped. There are sixteen holes in the leather strap.
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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Manufacturer
Alex Morrison, 418 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1928-1932
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User
Mr Tommy Woodcock, Mordialloc, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1928-1932
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Inscriptions
Printed on label: Aboyeur/ Alex Morrison/ 3941
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Classification
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Overall Dimensions
4.5 cm (Length), 211 cm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
2090 mm (Length), 44 mm (Width), 8 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Animal Husbandry, Horse Racing, Horses, Racing Industry, Recreation, Sport, Making History - Phar Lap
