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NameChest protector
ProductionC.O.S.T.; producer; 1981; Wellington
Paul Wotherspoon; designer; 1981; New Zealand
Paul Wotherspoon; designer; 1981; New Zealand
Classificationarmors
Materialscardboard, cloth, plastic, glue, metal
DimensionsOverall: 260mm (width), 595mm (height), 55mm (depth)
Registration NumberGH009800
Credit linePurchased 2001
Overview
This chest protector was one of many made by protesters at a working bee at Trades Hall, Wellington, during the 1981 Springbok rugby tour to protect themselves against the new long police batons which aimed at the chest area.
It was worn during a protest march to Athletic Park in Wellington on the day of the second test on 29 August 1981.
Materials
It was based on prototypes designed by Paul Wotherspoon. The protection consists of sturdy cardboard tubes covered with corrugated cardboard, with calico straps attached.
Significance
Those in the front line needed to be resourceful as clashes between anti-tour protesters, rugby supporters, and police became increasingly violent.
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