1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games Australian team Opening Ceremony uniform, worn by Margot Foster.

Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/General uniform
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/General uniform/T-shirt
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/General uniform/Skirt
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/General uniform/Blazer
Clothing or accessories/Footwear/Shoe(s)
Clothing or accessories/Jewellery/Necklace
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Accessory/Belt
Clothing or accessories/Headwear/Hat
Date Used
1984
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Brief Description
Australian team uniform for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games opening ceremony. Ensemble comprises of an Akubra hat with feather, skirt, top, belt, necklace and shoes. Designed by Prue Acton, fabric designed by Betty Greenhatch and manufactured by Fletcher Jones, Australia.
Museum
Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
Measurements
1 - Hat: H: 110 W: 330 D: 367mm (H: 4 5/16 W: 13 D: 14 7/16")
2 - Feather: H: 85 W: 30 D: 1mm (H: 3 3/8 W: 1 3/16 D: 1/16")
3 - Skirt
4 - Top
5 - Belt
6 - Necklace: H: 140 W: 915 D: 1mm (H: 5 1/2 W: 36 D: 1/16")
7 - Left shoe: H: 35 W: 85 D: 240mm (H: 1 3/8 W: 3 3/8 D: 9 7/16")
8 - Right shoe: H: 35 W: 85 D: 240mm (H: 1 3/8 W: 3 3/8 D: 9 7/16")
Media/Materials
Wool
Wool
Leather
Feather
Leather
Leather
Leather
Felt
Leather
Wood
Wood
Wood
Suede leather
Associated Event
Olympic Games 1984; 1984; Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Associated Person
Date Used
1984
Place Used
Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Location
In storage
Registration No
2017.11.6
Credit Line
Kindly donated by Margot Foster AM

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