Artefacts

Reference record. Helsinki 1952, torch.

Physical description

Caption:"XV Olympia Helsinki 1952" and "Helsinki Helsingfors". Caption, Olympic rings and wreath on the upper part. Lacquered birchwood handle.

Created

Created: Aukusti TUHKA Created: Kultakeskus OY Created: Redox

Materials

silver, metal, wood

Colors

silver, beige, brown

Dimension

ø 12.3 x 59 cm, ø 3.2 cm, 1.98 kg

Literature

LENNARTZ, Karl. Olympische Siege: Medaillen, Diplome, Ehrungen. Berlin : Sportverlag, cop. 2000. 474 p. ISBN 3-328-00865-9. BORGERS, Walter. Olympic Torch Relays. Kassel: Agon Verlag, 1996. ISBN 3-928562-29-0. Organising Committee for the Games of the XV Olympiad Helsinki 1952. The Official Report of the Organising Committee for the Games of the XV Olympiad Helsinki 1952. Porvoo : W. Söderström, 1955. The Treasures of the Olympic Games / texts by Martha Macintosh. London: Carlton Books, 2008. The Treasures of the Olympic Games / texts by Martha Macintosh. London: Carlton Books, 2011. The Treasures of the Olympic Games / texts by Martha Macintosh. London: Carlton Books, 2016. Le Centre d'Etudes Olympiques. Torches et relais de la flamme des Jeux Olympiques d'été de Berlin 1936 à Paris 2024 . Le Centre d'Etudes Olympiques, 2024 Le Centre d'Etudes Olympiques. Torches and torch relays of the Olympic Summer Games from Berlin 1936 to Paris 2024 . Le Centre d'Etudes Olympiques, 2024 Molzberger, Ansgar. The Olympic Torch Relay, its Origin and Significance . Le Centre d'Etudes Olympiques, 2024

Type of item

Torches and accessories -> torch

Reference number

140374

Keywords

Opening ceremony Olympic Torch Relay Helsinki 1952, Olympic Games Olympic flame Olympic symbol