Artefacts

Lillehammer 1994, Kristin, one of the Games' mascots.

Physical description

Wood doll wearing Middle-Age Clothes with the Games' Emblem.

Created

Created: Kari GROSSMANN Created: Way Nor A/S, Karasjok Created: Werner GROSSMANN

Materials

wood

Colors

multi coloured

Dimension

31 x 15 x 10 cm, 980 g

Literature

BECKER, Jonathan. The Unauthorized Guide to Olympic Pins & Memorabilia. Schiffer Publishing Ltd: Atglen, USA, 2002. ISBN 0-7643-1491-2. ed. by the Organizing Committee for the XVII Olympic Winter Games. The XVII Olympic Winter Games Lillehammer: the official report of the Organizing Committee. Lillehammer : Organizing Committee of the XVGames of the XVII Olympiad, 1994.

Type of item

Souvenirs -> figurine

Reference number

6102

Keywords

Lillehammer 1994, Olympic Winter Games emblem Olympic mascot Tradition History

Notes

The first time children were used as mascots was for the 1994 Lillehammer Games. Haakon and Kristin are part of Norwegian folklore. Their clothes reflect their medieval roots, but their personalities correspond to a modern Norway. They represent the children of today: open, happy, free and inquisitive.