Summary
This badge was collected and worn by the donor on an Akubra hat at Los Angeles Olympic Games 1984. It is a tradition at the Olympics to swap your own badges for those from other countries and wear them on hats or jackets.
The donor designed uniforms for the Australian team and was awarded equal first for her designs of the Australian Women's Team costumes.
Physical Description
Metal and enamel souvenir badge of Willy the Koala and Australian flag for 1984 Olympics at Los Angeles. Willy was the mascot for the Australian Olympic Team.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Clothing & Textiles, Home & Community, Public Life & Institutions
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 21 Nov 1994
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Original Owner
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Inscriptions
Stamped on verso of badge: A.O.F./BRIM AUSTRALIA.
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
2.1 cm (Length), 2.8 cm (Width), 1.6 cm (Height)
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References
RMIT Collection
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Keywords
Fashion, Fashion Design, Fashion Industry, Olympic Games: Los Angeles, 1984, Women's Clothing Accessories, Making History - Prue Acton
