Summary
Soccer jersey with black and white stripes. The jersey comes from the Brunswick Zebras an under 18 girls soccer team made up of a diverse group of girls brought together in 2009. Under the Community Coaching Program and a partnership set up with Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre in Preston, girls from a Muslim background were blended with girls who had already played with the club. The team continued to play together in 2010 and have formed strong bonds with each other.
Physical Description
Soccer jersey with black and white stripes. Size Large. On the front it has two iron on patches with sponsors names and the team name: Brunswick Zebras F.C. On the back it has the number 14.
Significance
The significance of the soccer ball and t-shirt lie in their representation of a story of cross-cultural cooperation and friendship which create a sense of belonging and community through the game of soccer.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Migration & Cultural Diversity, Clothing & Textiles, Leisure
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Brunswick Zebras Football Club, 04 Jun 2010
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Organisation Named
Brunswick Zebras Football Club, East Brunswick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2010
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User
Brunswick Zebras Football Club, East Brunswick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2010
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Inscriptions
Front: Printed: BRUNSWICK ZEBRAS F.C./VITTORIA COFFEE/ERREA Back: 14
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
925 mm (Width), 751 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Muslims in Australia, Religions: Islam, Soccer, Sport, Sporting Clubs