Media blazer worn by Ron Casey, 1972 Olympic Games, Munich
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/General uniform/Blazer
Date Used
1972
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Green blazer, size 114S. Fastened by three plastic buttons at the front, and one button on each cuff. Blazer has two hip pockets with buttons, and one chest pocket. Chest pocket is embroidered with a kangaroo and the words 'AUSTRALIAN TELEVISION/OLYMPIC GAMES/MUNICH 1972', all in yellow cotton. There are two inner pockets in the blazer, one inside each breast. Garment specifications and the name 'CASEY R' are printed on a tag sewn into the inner right chest pocket of the blazer. Back of blazer has been designed with a split from the hem along the central seam partway up the back. A strip of material has been attached to the back of the blazer near the point where the split in the blazer stops. Blazer is manufactured by Fletcher Jones.
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Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 770 W: 610 D: 35mm (H: 30 5/16 W: 24 D: 1 3/8")
Associated Event
Date Used
1972
Place Used
Location
In storage
Registration No
N2011.58.2
Credit Line
Kindly donated by Joanne Casey and Lauren Sotelo
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