Artefacts

Grenoble 1968, magnet shaped as Shuss, the Games' mascot.

Physical description

Skiing man shape with a smiling big head and the Olympic symbol.

Created

Created: Aline LAFARGUE

Materials

plastic

Colors

red, white, blue

Dimension

9.5 x 4.2 x 7.5 cm, 17 g

Literature

Xe Jeux Olympiques d'hiver Grenoble 1968 : Rapport officiel., Grenoble (?): Edipress, 1969.

Type of item

Souvenirs -> magnet

Reference number

69166

Keywords

Grenoble 1968, Olympic Winter Games Olympic symbol Olympic mascot

Notes

Magnet representing Shuss: official mascot of the Games Shuss is a dynamic little figure who hurtles down the slopes on his one leg. His name is a nod to the position adopted by skiers trying to pick up speed.