Object Details
Issued by
International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894
Owned by
Carl Lewis, American, born 1961
Description
A torch from the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. The torch consists of four parts (a-d). The top portion is constructed of a circle of silver metal spokes that fan out at the top. There is a gold metal band, 2" wide, around the torch where the spokes begin to fan out. The band is engraved with a leaf design and two Atlanta 1996 Olympic logos, a torch with the base made of Olympic rings and the number 100. The bottom portion of the torch is wooden, with a gold ring around the top and bottom. The heating element is inside the torch. There is a metal and plastic piece at the bottom, for joining the top portion with the bottom portion of the torch.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
Date
1996
Object number
2012.154.51a-d
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
torches (lighting devices)
Medium
metal, plastic, wood
Dimensions
Assembled: 31 7/8 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (81 x 5.7 x 6.4 cm)
Place depicted
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Exhibition
A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Athletes
Olympics
Sports
Track and field
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.154.51a-d