IN the spirit of the Melbourne Cup, the National Museum has aquired the first female winner, Michelle Payne’s riding breeches.
Museum director, Mathew Trinca says: “Michelle Payne made history and won hearts across the country when she became the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup in 2015 and we are delighted to acquire her riding breeches from that day, to enable us to share this uplifting story with the nation.”
“The Melbourne Cup captivates the nation and the riding breeches are a wonderful addition to our Melbourne Cup collection which includes Phar Lap’s heart and the oldest intact Melbourne Cup, from 1866,” said National Museum curator, Jennifer Wilson.
The breeches are set in a frame alongside a replica of Prince of Penzance jockey colours.
A permanent display on the history of the Melbourne Cup is part of the Museum’s Landmarks gallery.
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