Artefacts

London 2012, Wenlock, the Games' mascot, with Union Jack patterns.

Physical description

Soft toy featuring a character with a single eye and a light on the head inspired by the black taxis of London. With the Uion Jack patterns. Emblem of the London 2012 Games on stomach.

Created

Created: Wolff Olins Created: The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd (LOCOG)Created: Golden Bear Created: Iris

Materials

textile, synthetic material

Colors

white, red, blue

Dimension

45 x 15 x 20 cm, 380 g

Literature

The Treasures of the Olympic Games / texts by Martha Macintosh. London: Carlton Books, 2011. GLANCEY, Jonathan. "London Olympics merchandise: the design verdict". In: The Guardian, 30 July 2010, http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/gallery/2010/jul/30/london-2012-olympics-souvenir-merchandise#/?picture=365331237&index=7 The Treasures of the Olympic Games / texts by Martha Macintosh. London: Carlton Books, 2016.

Type of item

Souvenirs -> Doll

Reference number

203946

Keywords

national flag London 2012, Olympic Games Olympic mascot flag of the Great Britain emblem