Artefact
Artefact
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1993.11, col.3744
Primary Maker
Place
Date
Circa 1920
Associated Notes
commemorative participants medallion presented to Violet Walrond when she competed at the 1920 Olympic Games, aged 15 years. She came 5th in the Ladies Freestyle
Associated Event
1920 Olympic Games; 1920; Antwerp/Belgium
Associated Person
Associated Place
Associated Date
1920
Period
Signature/marks
Media
Measurement Description
70mm x 70mm x 4mm (h x w x d)
Measurement Reading
70 x 70 x 4mm (cat.w/sheet)
Subject Category
Classification
Last Update
15 May 2023
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brooch, silver fern
Department HistoryAccession Date 23 Mar 1999Accession Number 1999.15.1Description silver fern brooch worn by Violet Walrond, swimming competitor, 1920 Olympics
silver fern brooch worn by Violet Walrond, swimming competitor, 1920 Olympics
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medal, prize
Department HistoryAccession Date 1993Accession Number 1993.115Description gold medal: swimming medal 1st prize 100 yards presented to Violet Walrond for 1918 NZ Amateur Swimming Association, Dominion School Girls Championship; circular gold medal…
gold medal: swimming medal 1st prize 100 yards presented to Violet Walrond for 1918 NZ Amateur Swimming Association, Dominion School Girls Championship; circular gold medal with engraving obverse and reverse wider band fitted around rim with ring attached to top
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medal, prize
Department HistoryAccession Date 1993Accession Number 1993.115Description gold medal: swimming medal 1st prize presented to Violet Walrond for 1918 NZ Amateur Swimming Association, School Girls Championship; a gold cross shaped medal with attached…
gold medal: swimming medal 1st prize presented to Violet Walrond for 1918 NZ Amateur Swimming Association, School Girls Championship; a gold cross shaped medal with attached cut lettering on dome in middle of cross; cross has engraved design on front and engraved inscription on reverse; a gold ring is attached on top of cross
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