Ned Kelly's armour is State Library Victoria's most popular (and most controversial) collection item. In this video, Conservation Manager Jane Hinwood discusses the armour's cultural significance, its place in the Library's collection, and shares lesser known details about the armour's history.
Watch rare footage of the armour being cleaned, including fascinating details on the inside of the armour, before it's moved to its new display case.
A free permanent display of Ned Kelly's armour is now showing in the South Rotunda.
Film credit: Marleena Forward.
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