Summary
A man driving an open topped vintage car on display during the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. A female passenger is attempting to bite a bun hanging from a piece of rope as part of a driving challenge.
One of a set of 147 35mm Kodachrome slides donated to the Museum in 1987. The images are all taken during the Olympic Games held in Melbourne in November and December, 1956.
Description of Content
Two people inside an open topped vintage car.
Physical Description
35mm, positive Kodachrome film mounted in paper slide frame.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from D. G. Morris, 08 Apr 1987
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Format
Slide, 35 mm, Colour
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Inscriptions
Printed in red ink on back of slide frame: 'KODACHROME/TRANSPARENCY Printed in red ink on front of slide frame: 'VIEW FROM THIS SIDE/ MOUNT MADE IN ENGLAND [upside down]
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Image Dimensions - Mount
50 mm (Width), 50 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Motor Cars, Motor Racing, Motor Sports, Olympic Games: Melbourne, 1956, Drivers, Displays, Eating & Drinking