Summary
One of a pair of leather horse shin pads, 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
Shin pads for a horses front legs. Three leather straps, elastisized. Pads have felt base with leather on top. Kangaroo imprinted on the leather in fawn, light green and brown.
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, 1926-1932
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User
Mr Tommy Woodcock, Mordialloc, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1928-1932
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Used By
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Inscriptions
Printed on leather: Alex Morrison/418 Bourke St., Melbourne (along with the imprint of a kangaroo.)
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
11 cm (Length), 21 cm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
55 mm (Length), 113 mm (Width), 220 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Maximum dimensions
55 mm (Length), 115 mm (Width), 210 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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References
See Parent Record
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