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.
More Old Parliament House
You may also be interested in...
Listen
Explore how we can be more inclusive.
On Hansard
How Hansard records parliamentary history.
Paul Eddington’s Party Game
A board game featuring a popular actor.
‘Cathy’s Bling’ earrings
These small but mighty earrings were created for Cathy McGowan's campaign for the Indi electorate.
Draw a caricature
Caricatures can inspire conversations and draw attention to important issues in a creative way.