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Olympic Torch from the 1996 Atlanta games signed by Muhammad Ali

African American Museum

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    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

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59490824f-e272-47be-ac14-f9f919066d08

    Record ID

    nmaahc_2012.62.6.1

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