Coat, Australian Olympic team uniform, Opening ceremony, 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Costume/Coat
Date Used
2002
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Red lambskin hooded coat with red woollen lining. Coat is size S. Coat is assembled in a patchwork design. Coat is fastened by four plastic pegs and one plastic button at the front. Coat has two hip pockets, and a pocket inside the coat which is fastened by a metal zipper. Hood is fastened to the collar of the coat by three plastic buttons at the back and two plastic buttons which fasten beneath the chin. Leather label sewn to the lining on inside of the right hand side of the coat bears a representation of the Australian flag, the Olympic rings, and carries the words 'SALT LAKE 2002'. Fabric label sewn to the coat below the leather tag bears the Australian Olympic logo and the Woolmark logo. Coat is manufactured by 'Knight of New Zealand'. Leather tag carrying the maker's name is sewn to the inside of the coat below the collar and a fabric tag giving a Craftsman Guarantee for the object is sewn to the lining of the coat above the inner pocket. Small, empty plastic pocket tags are attached to the left cuff and the collar of the coat.
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Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 1165 W: 545 D: 70mm (H: 45 7/8 W: 21 7/16 D: 2 3/4")
Media/Materials
Date Used
2002
Location
In storage
Registration No
N2008.35.78
Credit Line
Kindly donated by The Australian Wool Innovation Ltd.
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