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Cassin Rock Climbing Cam

Accession Number

1544.2020.1

Object Name

Cassin Rock Climbing Cam

Created

07/07/2020

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

07/07/2020

Brief Description

Cassin Rock Climbing Cam

Materials

metal, plastic

Dimensions

18(L) x 5(W) cms

Number Of Objects

1

Inscription Description

"CASSIN"

Colour

silver,blue

Maker

Cassin

Object Production Place

Italy

Provenance

American climber, Ray Jardine, created the ‘Friend’ in 1978, the world’s first mass produced, spring loaded, rock climbing cam. A plethora of look alikes followed, which makes us wonder about international patent laws.
Anyway, the Italian company, Cassin, seem to have got in on the act somewhere along the line ( poss 1990’s) with their own version which looks very much like the real thing - see picture opposite.
This is the only Cassin we’ve seen, maybe there are lots over in Italy or maybe not many were made - an odd addition to the collection anyway. Thanks to our good friend, Jonathon Winter, for donating it.

Acquisition Method

Donated by Jonathon Winter

Acquisition Date

07/07/2020

Condition Check Date

07/07/2020

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

07/07/2020

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