TitleTrophy, Vigoro 1985Date1985About this objectThis V-shaped trophy, made from light and dark striped wood and mounted on a rectangular base, features a gold “1985” emblem and a black-and-gold pedestal supporting a medallion decorated with a wreath and two female vigoro players. It was awarded for Wicket Keeper Dismissals at the AA Vigoro Titles.
Vigoro is a bat-and-ball sport that blends elements of cricket and baseball. Invented in England but embraced most strongly in Australia, the game has been played predominantly by women since the early 20th century. Vigoro uses a lighter ball, a long-handled paddle-shaped bat, and a pitch slightly shorter than a cricket pitch. Like cricket, teams score runs and players can be dismissed by many of the same methods, but the game is faster-paced, with continuous bowling and batting from one end.
This trophy reflects the long-standing role of vigoro in women’s sport in Australia and celebrates skill in the specialised position of wicket keeping.Object No.99.61Physical descriptionA V-shaped trophy with light and dark wood stripes. Standing on a dark rectangular wooden base. "1985" in gold plastic stands on base. On top of V is a black and gold plastic pedestal supporting medallion with a wreath and picture of two female vigoro players.Inscriptions & marks"Vigoro titles Wicket Keeper dismissals"DimensionsH: 305 mm W: 120 mm D: 88 mmPlace madeSydney, AustraliaMaterialWoodPlasticSourceLa Perouse MuseumOrganisations (Detailed entries)La Perouse Museum (La Perouse, N.S.W.)ThemesSocial history
