Cockatoo dress, worn at Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Costume/Dress
Date Used
2000
1996
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Long flowing white satin dress with long sleeves and tapered cuffs, a long split up centre of dress, and with Velcro fastening on the the bodice. The name YVETTE is printed in pen inside the neck line. Possibly part of sulphur-crested cockatoo costume worn in the Sydney Olympics, due to being received in same box, although actual link between costume items is uncertain.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 1370 W: 510 D: 10mm (H: 53 15/16 W: 20 1/16 D: 3/8")
Associated Event
Date Used
2000
1996
1996
Location
In storage
Registration No
2002.3836.113.4
Credit Line
Gift of the NSW Government, part of the Sydney 2000 Games Collection.
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