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Resource	PhysicalObject: Costume
Title	Sturt Desert Pea
Creator Contributors	Eamon D'Arcy, Designer
Abstract/Description	The Sturt Desert Pea costume consists of a green nylon lycra unitard and an elaborate head-dress which fits into an aluminium frame harness. It was worn with a cape (object 2001/84/341). The costume featured in the Nature segment of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony . It is one of approximately 120 identical costumes worn male and female performers. The costume was designed by Eamon D’Arcy and manufactured in the Ceremonies Costume Workshop in Redfern, NSW.
Related Events	The Opening Ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympics , Stadium Australia, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, 15 September 2000
Item URL	https://ma.as/503980
Date Created	2000
Catalogue ID	2001/84/92
Holding Institution	Powerhouse Museum
Language	English
Citation	Eamon D'Arcy, Sturt Desert Pea, Powerhouse Museum, 2000
Resource Identifier	63322