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Ski racing suit

Accession Number

987.2012.1

Object Name

Ski racing suit

Created

05/04/2012

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

05/04/2012

Brief Description

Blue all in one ski racing suit. Long white front zip.Red and white flash above wrist.Elasticated neck, ankle and wrist cuffs.

Materials

nylon

Dimensions

124(l) x 40(w) cms

Number Of Objects

1

Inscription Description

Cloth triangle on sleeve with inscription "KANDAHAR" and a ski pole. Laundry label inside and "NORSK FABRIKAT" on another label

Colour

blue, red and white

Maker

Kandahar

Object Production Place

Norway

Provenance

Founder of the Scottish Mountain Heritage Collection, Mick Tighe, was a Royal Marine Commando back in the 1970's and became part of the Marine's cross country ski team. Being reasonably fit and able to ski was one of the pre-requisites of joining the team, but it was essential to look good of course!!
With that in mind, Mick bought this racing suit at a shop in Narvik around 1974. It did the trick as he won a few races in it!

Acquisition Method

Donated by Mick Tighe

Acquisition Date

05/04/2012

Condition Check Date

05/04/2012

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

05/04/2012

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