Created by
Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian, founded 1907
Used by
Johnson, Seba, born 1973
Date
1988
Medium
wax, plastic, string
Dimensions
H x W x D: 9 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (24.8 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm)
Description
A torch carried by Seba Johnson in the 1988 Winter Olympics. The torch consists of a white wax candle inside red plastic cup. The cup has white print that reads: [Calgary 1988 / Winter Olympic Games] in English and French. The text surrounds a snowflake design above the Olympic rings. The wax candle is broken toward the base.
Place used
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
candles
Topic
Olympics
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
Object number
2011.163.9
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5548dcd99-ceb7-4bee-b260-6a8b8f65314b

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