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Elan Cross Country Racing Skis

Accession Number

768.2009.1

Object Name

Elan Cross Country Racing Skis

Created

23/01/2009

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

23/01/2009

Brief Description

Pair of 'Elan' cross country racing skis fitted with 'Salomon' toe trap racing bindings.

Materials

wood, plastic, carbonfibre

Dimensions

210(l) cms At widest part 4.5(w) cms

Number Of Objects

1 pair

Inscription Description

"ELAN" written a number of times on top and sides of skis. Also "RACING CARBON SR 021"

Colour

Blue with red sole

Maker

Elan

Provenance

Founder of our collection, Mick Tighe, was a Royal Marine ski instructor in the 1970’s and represented Great Britain and the Royal Marines in Biathlon ( cross country skiing and shooting) These skis were one of several pairs he used back in ‘the good old days’

Acquisition Method

Donated by Mick Tighe

Acquisition Date

23/01/2009

Condition Check Date

28/04/2009

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

28/04/2009

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