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SWIMMING RASHIE RED - FERGUS THE FROG COSTUME

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Overview

Large red, rashie swimwear style shirt, with high collar and short sleeves. Made from red synthetic material with white cotton lining and foam padding. White text on centre of the front of the shirt [ARMADALE AQUATIC CENTRE], on centre of back [JUNIOR LIFEGUARD].

Historical information

In 2011 the Armadale Aquatic Centre underwent a renovation which included a total re-brand. Part of that re-brand was the creation of the mascot Fergus the Frog who was made by Character Creations in 2011 for just under $7000. The re-brand involved a major signage, advertising and branding campaign, all starring Fergus the Frog. Fergus the Frog made his first public appearance at Armadale Central on Thursday 13 October 2011. He also played an important role in the launch of the new Splash Town (Children zero depth water playground) at the Armadale Aquatic Centre on Sunday 11 December 2011. The character of Fergus the Frog was a 13 year old frog who was a junior lifeguard at the Armadale Aquatic Centre.
The costume was warn at a variety of City events including the campaign to improve Armadale Road in 2016. On the morning of June 6 2016 Fergus joined City Staff in waving signs campaigning for Federal funding to upgrade Armadale Road to fix congestion issues.
City of Armadale staff were often enlisted to wear the costume at COA events. They were only allowed to wear the costume for 20 minutes at a time before having a 40 minute rest to prevent them from over heating.
Entered in the History House Museum collection in June 2020, following the removal of the mascots at the centre following a major rebuild of the Armadale Aquatic Centre and its re-branding into the Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2020.10e

Item type

Costumes

Material

Cotton

Foam

Width

90 cm

Height or length

70 cm

Themes

Inscriptions and markings

Makers name tag on back [CHARACTER CREATIONS] with cleaning instructions [HAND WASH IN COLD WATER DRY FLAT AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT DO NOT BLEACH DO NOT TUMBLE DRY DO NOT IRON DO NOT DRYCLEAN]

Keywords

City of Armadale

Character Creations

Armadale Aquatic Centre

ARMADALE Road

Statement of significance

MEDIUM

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity