Artefacts

Calgary 1988, Opening Ceremony commemorative poster.

Physical description

Panoramic picture of a part of the Opening Ceremony when the delegations welcome the public. Olympic symbol and year "88" designed in the crowd. Caption "Opening Ceremonies. The XV Olympic Winter Games, Calgary, Alberta".

Created

Created: Eastman Kodak Company Created: Rob TRINGALI

Materials

paper

Colors

white, multi coloured

Dimension

26.5 x 71 cm

Literature

JANOFSKY, Michael. 88 Winter Olympics: An Emotional Opening in Calgary, Games Begin on High Note. In: The New York Times, 14 February 1988, http://www.nytimes.com/1988/02/14/sports/88-winter-olympics-an-emotional-opening-in-calgary-games-begin-on-high-note.html

Type of item

Posters -> ceremony poster

Reference number

235395

Keywords

Opening ceremony Calgary 1988, Olympic Winter Games Olympic symbol Hospitality

Notes

Calgary 1988, Opening Ceremony commemorative poster. Along with several other publications, this poster was donated to the Olympic Studies Centre. The imagery depicts highlights from the Opening Ceremony of the 1988 Calgary Olympic Games. The photographer, Rob Tringali, has contributed to six editions of the Olympic Games. Private donation