Blader costume worn by Chris Saunders, 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony

Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Costume
Date Used
2006
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Brief Description
Blader costume, blue, painted. Worn by Chris Saunders during the Opening Ceremony performance at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. Includes Pants x 2; Shirts x 2; Sleeveless Hooded Jumper x 1; Balaclava x 1; Headdress x 1; Motorcycle Goggles x 1; Gloves x 1; Booties x 1. All articles of clothing treated for fire-resistance. All articles RPM brand except: Goggles, Head-dress, Hoodie. Clothing made by RPM Racegear.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
1 - Sleeveless Hoodie: H: 690 W: 580 D: 2mm (H: 27 3/16 W: 22 13/16 D: 1/16")
2 - Long Sleeve Top: H: 680 W: 570 D: 2mm (H: 26 3/4 W: 22 7/16 D: 1/16")
3 - Skivvy: H: 695 W: 530 D: 2mm (H: 27 3/8 W: 20 7/8 D: 1/16")
4 - Leggings: H: 960 W: 280 D: 10mm (H: 37 13/16 W: 11 D: 3/8")
5 - Pants: H: 1090 W: 440 D: 20mm (H: 42 15/16 W: 17 5/16 D: 13/16")
6 - Balaclava: H: 410 W: 300 D: 2mm (H: 16 1/8 W: 11 13/16 D: 1/16")
7 - Booties: H: 250 W: 270 D: 10mm (H: 9 13/16 W: 10 5/8 D: 3/8")
8 - Gloves: H: 275 W: 125 D: 10mm (H: 10 13/16 W: 4 15/16 D: 3/8")
9 - Goggles: H: 90 W: 200 D: 70mm (H: 3 9/16 W: 7 7/8 D: 2 3/4")
10 - Tentacle Cap: H: 270 W: 230 D: 400mm (H: 10 5/8 W: 9 1/16 D: 15 3/4")
11 - Rollerblades: H: 305 W: 110 D: 308mm (H: 12 W: 4 5/16 D: 12 1/8")
Media/Materials
Cloth
Leather
Associated Event
XVIIIth Commonwealth Games 2006; 2006; Melbourne, Victoria
Associated Person
Date Used
2006
Location
In storage
Registration No
2007.172
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum by Chris Saunders.

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