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Badge - Logo, Olympic Games, Los Angeles, 1984
Reg. No: SH 942318
- 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. - Description:
- Metal and enamel souvenir badge of red, white and blue stars and the olympic symbol of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 1.00 cm (Height), 1.80 cm (Width), 2.40 cm (Length) |
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| Tagged with: | fashion, fashion design, fashion industry, olympic games los angeles 1984, women s clothing accessories |
| Themes this item is part of: | Clothing & Textiles Collection, Domestic & Community Life Collection, Public Life & Institutions Collection |
| Primary Classification: | SPORT |
| Secondary Classification: | Olympic Games - Los Angeles 1984 |
| Tertiary Classification: | badges |
| Inscriptions: | Stampedon back of badge: LA 84 [circled c) 1980 LA.OLY COM. |
| Issuer of Original: | Los Angeles Olympic Committee, Los Angeles, California, United States of America, 1984 |
| Original Owner: | Prue Acton, 1984-1994 |
| References: | RMIT Collection |
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