Name/Title1905 "Originals" All Blacks Jersey
About this objectThe design of this almost skin-tight, collarless jersey worn by Taranaki farmer Jimmy Hunter during his stint with the 1905 ‘Originals’ All Blacks, bears a strong resemblance to the high-performance modern rugby jerseys worn today. Made from fine wool with a quilted, waxed linen yoke (to repel water) around the shoulder, the neck was edged with leather and laced up the front. The distinctive jersey caused much comment on the ‘Originals’ tour of Great Britain, and the tour itself gave the fledgling All Blacks’ name and game greater currency and popularity abroad.
MakerManawatu Knitting Mills
Maker RoleManufacturer
Date Made1905
Place MadeNew Zealand / Wellington
Medium and MaterialsWool knit, linen, leather
Inscription and Marks"M" embroidered above hem front right
Measurements70(H base of collar to hem)x 42cm (w: across shoulder between sleeve seams) x44cm (w: at hem) x 44 cm (Length of sleeve)
Credit LinePurchased by the New Zealand Rugby Museum in 2005
Object TypePlaying Jersey
Object number2005/284/1
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
