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CAP WHITE - LILY THE BUTTERFLY COSTUME

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Overview

Two identical white bonnet caps. Each cap is made from 10 vertical panel sections in the shape of triangles that have been stitched together. Panels are filled with small amount of small rustly beans. The cap is longer at the back than at the front. It has long ear flaps on either side, with a short white strap. These straps would be used to secure cap to wearers head. On the left ear flap is makers mark [Character Creations, fun ideas...awesome costumes!]. One of the hoods is significantly stained internally.

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.

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cwa-org-33-COA2020.11c

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