Promotional mascot suit, 'Matilda' the kangaroo, used in the lead-up to and during the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Costume
Date Used
1981
1982
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Object Detail
Brief Description
A full-sized suit of Matilda the kangaroo, the official mascot of the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games. The suit is made up of three parts and features blinking eyes and a pouch at the front. The Australian Commonwealth Games Association used mascots like this one during promotional events during the lead up to the Games.
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Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 2000 W: 1820 D: 620mm (H: 78 3/4 W: 71 5/8 D: 24 7/16")
2 - Body: H: 1530 W: 1820 D: 620mm (H: 60 1/4 W: 71 5/8 D: 24 7/16")
1 - Head piece: H: 480 W: 330 D: 640mm (H: 18 7/8 W: 13 D: 25 3/16")
3 - Arms: H: 640 W: 185 D: 20mm (H: 25 3/16 W: 7 5/16 D: 13/16")
2 - Body: H: 1530 W: 1820 D: 620mm (H: 60 1/4 W: 71 5/8 D: 24 7/16")
1 - Head piece: H: 480 W: 330 D: 640mm (H: 18 7/8 W: 13 D: 25 3/16")
3 - Arms: H: 640 W: 185 D: 20mm (H: 25 3/16 W: 7 5/16 D: 13/16")
Associated Event
Date Used
1981
1982
1982
Location
In storage
Registration No
N2017.38.26
Credit Line
Kindly donated by Commonwealth Games Australia
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