Fred Dagg's singlet

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Title

Fred Dagg's singlet

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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Collection

Te Papa Collections Online

Description

Heavy woollen black singlets like this one were traditionally worn by New Zealand farmers for their warmth and durability. Fred DaggThe black singlet's long-standing association with farming and rural life was exploited by comedian John Clarke, who wore this particular singlet when performing as his popular satirical television character 'Fred Dagg' in the 1970s. By wearing such a garment, with a crumpled hat, ripped shorts, and gumboots, Clarke was instantly recognisable as a classic backbl...

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Format

Image

Date created

1973

Creator

Mosgiel Woollen Factory Company (Limited)

URL

https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/630839

Related subjects

Clothing & dress / comedy / wool / vests / underwear / costume / singlets / Mosgiel / John Clarke

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