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What do clothes symbolise?

Learn about Edmund Barton's coatee.

Edmund Barton's coatee was not just a jacket – it was a symbol of the link between the new nation of Australia and the old British empire. This video looks in detail at the design and style of the coatee to explore what clothes symbolise and what can they tell us about other times and people. 

Dress Code Empire images of Sir Edmund Bartons' coatee

Resources

What do clothes symbolise? Edmund Barton's coatee - Activity Sheet