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Abdominal cup protector

Abdominal cup protector

Object No. 2007/178/6

This abdominal cup protector was made in 2003 and shows the innovative design and construction used in the production of protective sports gear and reflect an increasing understanding of the biomechanics of the body when playing sport. The wearing of protective equipment to prevent injury when playing and practising sport is increasing. The use of protective equipment is mandatory in many sports such as cricket and baseball and voluntary in sports such as rugby. Protective equipment ranges from headguards, eyewear and mouthguards to shin padding, gloves and genital protectors. Originally manufactured from pressed aluminium, nowdays this item is commonly produced in moulded poly-plastic used in a variety of sports. The design of these products has gradually progressed and manufacturers are continuously looking for ways to improve protective equipment and make them more flexible, protective and lighter. This abdominal cup was displayed in the 'Sport: more than heroes and legends' exhibition (September 2003 - July 2004) as part of a suite of protective sports equipment. Erika Dicker Assistant Curator, 2007.

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Summary

Object Statement

Abdominal cup protector, with packaging, polyester / elastic, made by Madison Sport Pty Ltd, Taiwan, 2003

Physical Description

This protector has a white polyester cup, elastic waist and leg straps. A white sticker with text 'Senior M' is attached to the front. There is also packaging for this object which consists of a zip lock clear plastic bag.

DIMENSIONS

Width

310 mm

Depth

65 mm

PRODUCTION

Notes

The abdominal cup protector was made by Madison Sport Pty Ltd in Taiwan in 2003. Madison Sport Pty Ltd is an Australian company that specialises in protective sporting equipment. They are based in Queensland.

HISTORY

Notes

This abdominal cup was displayed in the 'Sport: more than heroes and legends' exhibition (September 2003 - July 2004) as part of a suite of protective sports equipment.

SOURCE

Credit Line

Gift of Signature Mouthguards, 2007

Acquisition Date

12 November 2007

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