Artefacts

Melbourne 1956, book of autographs of athletes and officials who visited Nestle's Kiosk at the Olympic Village.

Physical description

Bound book in imitation leather with the coat of arms of the City of Melbourne enamelled on the cover, that listed autographs of participants ans officiels, including first Australian Olympic medalist Frederick C.V. Lane, two-time 200m obstacle and freestyle Olympic champion and members of the Hungarian waterpolo team. Country of manufacturing uncertain.

Materials

paper, cardstock, synthetic material, enamel

Colors

multi coloured, green

Dimension

41.5 x 33 x 2.8 cm, 2.3 kg