Artefacts

Grenoble 1968, Dof, the Games' pre-mascot.

Physical description

Red dolphin out of baize, with a yellow ribbon with the inscription "Grenoble 1968".

Created

Created: Jean-Claude POIRIER

Materials

felt, textile

Colors

red, yellow

Dimension

11 x 13 x 5 cm, 35 g

Type of item

Souvenirs -> Doll

Reference number

235707

Ensemble

Keywords

Grenoble 1968, Olympic Winter Games Grenoble animal Olympic mascot

Notes

Grenoble 1968 – Dof, the pre-Games mascot. The initial mascot for the 1968 Winter Games, designed by the French NOC and the OCOG, was a reference to the historical Dauphiné province, in which Grenoble is located – “dauphin” being the French word for dolphin. Dof was soon replaced as the Games mascot by Shuss. Other objects in the shape of or featuring a dolphin were created as well, including glass dolphins, plates, etc. Private purchase