Object Details
Designed by
Malcolm Grear Designers, American, founded 1960
Manufactured by
Hillerich & Bradsby Co., American, founded 1884
Erie Plating Company, American, founded 1925
Signed by
Muhammad Ali, American, 1942 - 2016
Commissioned by
Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, American, 1991 - 1997
Description
A 1996 Olympic torch from the Atlanta Summer Games signed on the middle handle by Muhammad Ali. The signatures reads: [Muhammad Ali / 1996] in blue marker. The torch features 22 aluminum "reeds", one for each Olympic Games up to 1996. Additionally, it features two gold plated brass rings, the first displaying the inscription: [Atlanta 1996] with the Atlanta Games emblem and the second featuring the names of the host cities of the Olympic Games of the modern era. The torch was designed to be grasped in the middle with the handle made of Georgian pecan wood.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1996
Object number
2012.62.6.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
torches (lighting devices)
Medium
aluminum , wood and brass (alloy) , ink
Dimensions
H x W x D: 31 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (80.6 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm)
Place used
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Sacred and Ceremonial Objects
Exhibition
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Athletes
International affairs
Olympics
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2012.62.6.1