Summary
Blue woven girth 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
Long rectangular girth strap made from blue hessian with dirty white elastic and leather at join of materials and near buckles.
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, by 1932
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User
Mr Tommy Woodcock, Mordialloc, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1928-1932
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Inscriptions
Stamped into leather: Aboyeur/ Trade Mark/ Patent no. 15761/ Alex Morrison/ 4196.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
8 cm (Length), 120 cm (Height)
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Exhibition Collection Management
8 mm (Length), 120 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Animal Husbandry, Horse Racing, Horses, Racing Industry, Recreation, Sport, Making History - Phar Lap
