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1924-25 'Invincibles' All Blacks Kiwi Mascot

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Evocative of the times, this stuffed Kiwi bird in a specially-designed wooden travelling case was the mascot of the 1924-25 'Invincibles' All Blacks touring team. As a gift destined for the first team to beat the All Blacks on their tour of Great Britain and France, the Kiwi boarded ship on a one-way ticket. Invincible the team proved, and the gift exchange never transpired - the Kiwi returning home again with its triumphant team-mates and supporters.

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  • Title

    1924-25 'Invincibles' All Blacks Kiwi Mascot

  • Maker

    G H Pownall

  • Date made

    1924

  • Subject

    Invincibles, Kiwi, rugby, sports

  • Additional information

    Bird, stuffed and mounted, 18.5 x 40 x 30cm

  • Rights

    All rights reserved

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    https://ehive.com/collections/3189/objects/45074

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New Zealand Rugby Museum

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