item details
NameNetball skirt
Productionadidas AG; maker/artist; New Zealand
Classificationsports clothing
Materialspolyester, cotton
Techniquessewing
DimensionsOverall: 410mm (width), 1130mm (length)
Registration NumberFE012539/1
Credit lineGift of Netball New Zealand, 2010
Overview
This skirt is part of a netball uniform worn by Bernice Mene during her time as member of the Silver Ferns, New Zealand's national netball team.
Bernice is a Samoan New Zealander who comes from a sporting family.She was a member of the New Zealand Silver Ferns for ten years (1992-2002) and captained the squad in 1997, 2000 and 2001. Following her retirement, Bernice's services to netball were recognized in 2002 when she was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.