bronze participation medal
Object Detail
Object Name
medal
Description
Bronze participation medal for 1988 Seoul Olympics.
Executed in traditional oriental design style, One of these was given to each Olympic athlete, including each rower. In original blue velveteen case and white cardboard box with Games mascot.
Part of the Thomas E. Weil Collection. Thomas E. Weil is a very knowledgeable and respected collector of rowing memorabilia from all over the world. His extensive collection includes material from many years of the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, and Henley Royal Regatta. He also lectures and writes on rowing history and is a Trustee of the River and Rowing Museum.
Executed in traditional oriental design style, One of these was given to each Olympic athlete, including each rower. In original blue velveteen case and white cardboard box with Games mascot.
Part of the Thomas E. Weil Collection. Thomas E. Weil is a very knowledgeable and respected collector of rowing memorabilia from all over the world. His extensive collection includes material from many years of the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, and Henley Royal Regatta. He also lectures and writes on rowing history and is a Trustee of the River and Rowing Museum.
Accession No
2003.532.587
Collection
The Tom Weil Collection/Rowing
Associated Person
Associated Date
1988
Associated Period
20th century
Associated Event
Olympic Games Seoul, 1988
Date
1988