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Girth - Alex Morrison, Phar Lap, Pre 1932
Reg. No: SH 860330
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- 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. - Description:
- Long rectangular girth strap made from blue hessian with dirty white elastic and leather at join of materials and near buckles.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mr Tommy Woodcock
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 120.00 cm (Height), 8.00 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | animal husbandry, horse racing, recreation, horses, sport, racing industry |
| Themes this item is part of: | Tommy Woodcock, Race Horse Strapper & Trainer (1905-1985), Phar Lap, Champion Race Horse (1926-1932), David Davis, Entrepreneur & Race Horse Owner, Leisure Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection, Phar Lap Collection |
| On Display at: | Melbourne Museum |
| Primary Classification: | SPORT |
| Secondary Classification: | Horse Racing |
| Tertiary Classification: | horse tack |
| Inscriptions: | Stamped into leather: Aboyeur/ Trade Mark/ Patent no. 15761/ Alex Morrison/ 4196. |
| Manufacturer: | Alex Morrison, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, by 1932 |
| User: | Mr Tommy Woodcock, Mordialloc, Victoria, Australia, 1928-1932 |
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