Summary
Red and black woollen horse hood belonging to a collection of Phar Lap's equipment which had been kept 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
Horse hood made from a deep red woollen material, bound in black wool material with black cotton tapes.
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, 05 Aug 1988
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User
Mr Tommy Woodcock, Mordialloc, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1928-1932
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions - Folded
105 cm (Length), 66 cm (Width)
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Maximum dimensions
1050 mm (Length), 25 mm (Width), 1000 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Animal Husbandry, Horse Racing, Horses, Racing Industry, Recreation, Sport, Making History - Phar Lap
