Sweater

Production date
1980s
 Description
A grey woollen jersey featuring an image of the New Plymouth clock tower being demolished. One sleeve features a wrecking ball and the other sleeve features a stained glass window. The reverse of the jersey features a large question mark and " MOUNT / EGMONT / ROUND/HOUSE / BAND / ROTUNDA / CONVENT " is written on the reverse.
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Artist/Maker
Production role
Maker
Designer
Production date
1980s
Production place
New Zealand/Taranaki/New Plymouth
Classification
Clothing - Outerwear/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Credit line
This jersey was designed by Mark Todd, when he was a 16-year-old Stratford school boy, and knitted by Tess Gaffney who was the archivist at Frances Douglas Memorial College from 1970-2006. Mrs Gaffney was also involved in the protests against the demolition of the clock tower.
Accession number
PA2007.037
Collection type
Menswear
Textiles
Social History
Material
Wool

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