Object number
M.2013.85.5
Title
Supporters' Cap from Sri Lanka v England Inaugural Test Match, 1982
Date
1982 - 1982
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Size
length: 23.5 cm
Description
Navy blue, train driver style cap. Motif: Screen printed, orange script, ‘England vs Sri Lanka First Ever Test Match. 17-22 Feb 82’; Hatton National Bank Limited’ logo; ‘I was there’ on peak.
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Sri Lanka v England ‘Inaugural Test Match’ 1982. Collection of souvenirs collected by Alf Gooch, father of Graham Gooch on the 1982 tour. Items are silver metal medal, in red presentation box, commemorative wall tile and 8” diameter plate, silver metal cigarette box presented by the sponsors to the players who played in the England v Presidents XI match in November 1981, commemorative baseball style cap and a colourful sugar bowl with lid produced to commemorate the Inaugural Test Banquet and given to players and officials. G –cricket £60/90
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M.2013.85 : Collection of Souvenirs Collected by Alf Gooch
M.2013.85.1 : Sri Lanka v England Inaugural Test Match Medal
M.2013.85.2 : Wall Tile commemorating Sri Lanka v England Inaugural Test Match
M.2013.85.3 : Plate commemorating Sri Lanka v England Inaugural Test Match
M.2013.85.4 : Cigarette Case presented to Graham Gooch
M.2013.85.6.1 : Sugar bowl commemorating Sri Lanka v England Inaugural Test Match
M.2013.85.6.2 : Sugar Bowl Lid commemorating Sri Lanka v England Inaugural Test Match
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