Issued by
International Association of Athletics Federation, founded 1912
Received by
Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
Date
1984-1994
Medium
metal, glass, wood, cloth
Dimensions
Frame: 24 x 24 x 1 1/4 in. (61 x 61 x 3.2 cm)
H x W (World Record Plaques, Each): 3 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (9.8 x 7 cm)
H x W (Carl Lewis Plaque): 4 x 2 3/4 in. (10.2 x 7 cm)
Description
Eight (8) small plaques issued by the IAAF recognizing each World Record Carl Lewis set in regulated international competition. Each plaque describes the event, venue, year, record, and individuals associated with the record. Plaques are set against a black background and are housed in a gold painted wood frame. The ninth plaque, situated in the bottom center of the arrangement, reads, [CARL LEWIS/WORLD RECORDS].
Place depicted
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
Monte Carlo, Monaco, Europe
Zürich, Switzerland, Europe
Tokyo, Japan, Asia
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Europe
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Walnut, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards and Medals
Type
plaques
Topic
Athletes
Men
Sports
Track and field
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
Object number
2013.126.6
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd522c0aa87-1cf8-432d-8f6f-493dd512572a

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