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← Olympic Memorabilia 24th July 2012

Helen Gordon's Great Britain swimsuits worn at the 1948, 1952 & 1956 Olympic Games in London, Helsinki & Melbourne including the occasion of her bronz

Hammer Price:
£280
Estimated Price:

£250 - £350

Helen Gordon's Great Britain swimsuits worn at the 1948, 1952 & 1956 Olympic Games in London, Helsinki & Melbourne including the occasion of her bronze prize medal in 1952, the first two accompanied by a luggage label signed by Helen Gordon and confirming that she wore the suit at the Games, the 1948 swimsuit is complete with slips, the last time they were issued to women swimmers to wear under their silk suit, each with a silkwork Great Britain team badge, damage to the 1948 swimsuit; sold with a period photograph of Helen Gordon wearing the 1948 swimsuit; and a repro photograph of the British women's swimming team at the London Games attired in team swimsuits, framed