East-17 t-shirt for Gordon the Gopher

PART OF:
Outfits For Gordon Gopher
Made:
1985-1990

Red hooded top with 'East-17' logo (black outline of dog in white circle).

Part of a collection of costumes and props used by Gordon the Gopher, a puppet from CBBC programmes 'The Broom Cupboard' and the Saturday morning children's programme 'Going Live!'. Many of the costumes were made by members of the audience.

Details

Category:
Television
Object Number:
2022-558/57
Materials:
textile
type:
costume

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