Australian team blazer worn by Shirley Strickland, 1988 Seoul Olympic Games
Object Type
Clothing or accessories/Clothing/Sporting uniform/Blazer
Date Used
1988
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Olympic blazer, tailored dark yellow wool and polyester, with bulky shoulder pads and thin epaulets held in place with small gold buttons. Blazer features two flat gold buttons on each side of the front, two smaller buttons on each cuff, and a light yellow inner lining. Stitching on left breast pocket reads "SEOUL/ 1988", below an Australian Coat of Arms and coloured Olympic Rings. Two lower pockets unadorned. Worn by Shirley Strickland, 1988.
Measurements
H: 720 W: 1000mm (H: 28 3/8 W: 39 3/8")
Media/Materials
Associated Event
Date Used
1988
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.1790
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
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