Identity area
Reference code
IE LMOD 720
Title
1980s Bottler's Blazer
Date(s)
- Twentieth Century (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
Cloth, metal. 85 x 56 cm
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Archival history
31/08/2011
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A green blazer with a Dublin crest on the left breast and gold and green trimmings belonging to the Brendan Grace character Bottler.
Dublin comedian Brendan Grace – born in the Liberties in 1951 – is best known for his character Bottler the schoolboy. He got his start in showbusiness as the lead singer of a showband, The Gingermen. This is one of the blazers he wore as Bottler.