Helsinki Olympic Games 1940
Reindeer bone watch guard

Reindeer bone watch guard
Category: Utility articles
Designer: Lauri, Johannes
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1938–1940
Object number: 1247:012
Manuf. and place of prod.: Lauri, Johannes; Rovaniemi
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handmade
Material: reindeer bone, metal
Measurements: height 6.5 cm; width 3.2 cm
Description: On one side a reindeer’s head with Olympic rings, on the other side an elk
Other information: Sold to raise funds for the 1940 Olympic Games
Collection box

Collection box
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1938–1940
Object number: 2311
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: metal plate
Measurements: length 7.5 cm; height 18.7 cm; width 5.5 cm
Description: Sealed with a seal of the Finnish Gymnastics and Sports Federation (SVUL)
Other information: Made for fundraising for the 1940 Olympic Games; on the top a dimly marked number 19
Razor Blade package

Razor Blade package
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1940
Object number: 2684:001
Manuf. and place of prod.: OY PARTATERÄ
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 2.6 cm; width 4.6 cm
Description: On the cover the Olympic rings, the Finnish Lion and the word OLYMPIA. On the side flap the text: VALMISTETTU SUOMESSA [Made in Finland] OY PARTATERÄ PAT. N:o 19,493, N.o 109,330, N:o 68,211.
Matchbox

Matchbox
Category: Utility articles
Designer: Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1940
Object number: 2745:001
Manuf. and place of prod.: Kauppiaitten teollisuus Oy
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: carton
Measurements: height 1.6 cm; width 5.8 cm; depth 3.7 cm
Description: The label in black and white: VALIO HEHKUMATTOMIA TULITIKKUJA [Non-glowing matches] KAUPPIAITTEN TEOLLISUUS O.Y. KESKISISÄLTÖ 50 TIKKUA [Average vol. 50 matches]; The Olympic rings.
3D image of the objectAsh tray, blue

Ash tray, blue
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1938–1940
Object number: 1623:001
Manuf. and place of prod.
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: glass
Measurements: height 2.4 cm; width 9 cm; depth 6.5 cm
Description: Blue, with raised text OLYMPIA 1940, painted mark PAT. HAETTU [Patent Applied]; in the middle the Finnish flag; cigarette holder in one end, pen holder in the other end
Table notebook

Table notebook
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.:
Object number: 3041:1
Manuf. and place of prod.
Commissioned by: Oy Huolintakeskus Ab
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: leather, cardboard, paper
Measurements: height 19.5 cm; width 15 cm; depth 3.7 cm
Description: Leather-coated cardboard, stitched edges. In the middle a paper notebook attached with glue. On the cover the Olympic Stadium and the text: HELSINKI STADION. Probably with some coffee stains. Text on the inside cover: “1940 Olympiakisojen virallinen huolitsija Oy Huolintakeskus Ab.”
Ash tray, brown

Ash tray, brown
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1940
Object number: 3505
Manuf. and place of prod.
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: glass
Measurements: diameter 12.2 cm
Description: Brown, glass ash tray, with the Finnish flag and the text OLYMPIA 1940. The letters are raised by pressing from the inside of the tray. Deep groove on the outer rim; five holes for tapping the ashes.
Table pennant

Table pennant
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1938–1940
Object number: 1233
Manuf. and place of prod.: Kordelinin Kangasliike, Viipuri (Kordelin fabric store)
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: artificial silk
Measurements: height 13.5 cm; width 21.5 cm
Description: Finnish flag with Olympic rings in the upper hoist corner; white string attached on the left side.
Table pennant

Table pennant
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1938–1940
Object number: 1688:002ab
Manuf. and place of prod.: HT O/Y
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: marble, steel, silk
Measurements: height 13.5 cm; width 21.5 cm
Description: Pedestal of grey marble; at the foot of the pole a metal plate with Olympic rings and the text: HELSINKI 1940; the flag features dimly visible Olympic rings and the Finnish flag on the upper hoist corner.
Table standard

Table standard
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1938–1940
Object number: 1510
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: wood, silk
Measurements: height 50.3 cm
Description: Pedestal and lower part of the pole of juniper wood, a faded Finnish flag hoisted with a string; in the pedestal the text HELSINKI 1940 and the Olympic Stadium.
Olympic commemorative medal

helsinki-1940_Olympic commemorative medal (gilded tampac)
Olympic commemorative medal
Category: Medals, badges and coins
Designer: Sysimetsä, Ilmari
Vol. of production (copies): 2312 fully finished; 1338 semi-finished
Year of prod.: 1939–1947
Object number: 0406:001
Manuf. and place of prod.: Hienotaepaja Oy, Hopeatehdas Oy
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: struck
Material: gilded tambac
Measurements: diameter 3.7 cm; thickness 0.2 cm
Description: On the obverse the Stadium tower and the text: XII OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1940; on the reverse a runner with a torch and the text; XII OLYMPIA 1940 HELSINGFORS.
Other information: Struck of private initiative for the benefit of the Olympic preparations. 2,312 fully finished and 1,338 semi-finished medals were struck by 30 November 1939. After the war they were sold for the benefit of the Viipuri district of the Finnish Gymnastics and Sports Federation (SVUL).
In 1976 the remaining medals were arranged into groups of three. In 1977 they were acquired by the Apu magazine, who donated them to be sold for the benefit of Finnish Olympic sports, especially for the training of gymnasts, biathlonists and boxers.
Olympic commemorative medal

helsinki-1940_Olympic commemorative medal (silvered tampac)
Olympic commemorative medal
Category: Medals, badges and coins
Designer: Sysimetsä, Ilmari
Vol. of production (copies): 2312 fully finished; 1338 semi-finished
Year of prod.: 1939–1947
Object number: 0406:003
Manuf. and place of prod.: Hopeatehdas Oy
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: struck
Material: silvered tampac
Measurements: diameter 3.7 cm; thickness 0.2 cm
Description: On the obverse the Stadium tower and the text: XII OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1940; on the reverse a runner with a torch and the text; XII OLYMPIA 1940 HELSINGFORS.
Other information: Struck of private initiative for the benefit of the Olympic preparations. 2,312 fully finished and 1,338 semi-finished medals were struck by 30 November 1939. After the war they were sold for the benefit of the Viipuri district of the Finnish Gymnastics and Sports Federation (SVUL).
In 1976 the remaining medals were divided into groups of three. In 1977 they were acquired by the Apu magazine, who donated them to be sold for the benefit of Finnish Olympic sports, especially for the training of gymnasts, biathlonists and boxers.
Olympic commemorative medal

helsinki-1940_Olympic commemorative medal (tampac)
Olympic commemorative medal
Category: Medals, badges and coins
Designer: Sysimetsä, Ilmari
Vol. of production (copies): 2312 fully finished; 1338 semi-finished
Year of prod.: 1939?
Object number: 0406:002
Manuf. and place of prod.: Hopeatehdas Oy
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: struck
Material: tampac
Measurements: diameter 3.7 cm; thickness 0.2 cm
Description: On the obverse the Stadium tower and the text: XII OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1940; on the reverse a runner with a torch and the text; XII OLYMPIA 1940 HELSINGFORS.
Other information: Struck of private initiative for the benefit of the Olympic preparations. 2,312 fully finished and 1,338 semi-finished medals were struck by 30 November 1939. After the war they were sold for the benefit of the Viipuri district of the Finnish Gymnastics and Sports Federation (SVUL).
In 1976 the remaining medals were divided into groups of three. In 1977 they were acquired by the Apu magazine, who donated them to be sold for the benefit of Finnish Olympic sports, especially for the training of gymnasts, biathlonists and boxers.
Olympic pin

Olympic pin
Category: Pins
Designer: Söderström, Paul
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1939–1940
Object number: 2006:004a
Manuf. and place of prod.: Salmela, Yrjö Oy; Turku
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: metal, gilded
Measurements: height 2.3 cm; width 1.3 cm
Description: Rectangular needle pin; embossed Olympic rings, Olympic flame and the year 1940
Olympic pin

Olympic pin
Category: Pins
Designer: Söderström, Paul
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1939–1940
Object number: 0:410:074
Manuf. and place of prod.: Salmela, Yrjö Oy; Turku
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: metal, silver-plated
Measurements: height 2.3 cm; width 1.3 cm
Description: Rectangular needle pin; embossed Olympic rings, Olympic flame and the year 1940
Olympic pin

Olympic pin
Category: Pins
Designer: Söderström, Paul
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1939–1940
Object number: 0:285:001
Manuf. and place of prod.: Salmela, Yrjö Oy; Turku
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: tin
Measurements: height 2.3 cm; width 1.3 cm
Description: Rectangular needle pin; embossed Olympic rings, Olympic flame and the year 1940.
Olympic pin

Olympic pin
Category: Pins
Designer: Söderström, Paul
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1939?
Object number: 0:285:002
Manuf. and place of prod.: Salmela, Yrjö Oy; Turku
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: tin, enamelled
Measurements: height 2.3 cm; width 1.3 cm
Description: Rectangular needle pin; embossed Olympic rings, red flame on a white field and the year 1940.

Pin
Category: Pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1940
Object number: 2876:011
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: Tombac, enamel
Measurements: height 1.8 cm, width 1.4 cm
Description: Shied-shaped pin. On a white field the Finnish flag, the Olympic rings and the text SUOMI VOITTOON [Finland to Victory]. Needle on the back.

Pin
Category: Pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1930–1940
Object number: 2764:001
Manuf. and place of prod.: Estonia
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: copper mixture
Measurements: height 3.5 cm; width 2.5 cm
Description: A thin embossed pin. In the middle a globe with the Olympic rings. Below the text XII OLYMPIA 1940, above a torch flame with the text: HELSINKI.
Other information: Apparently made by Estonians for the 1940 Helsinki Games.

Pin
Category: Pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1936
Object number: 1545:003
Manuf. and place of prod.: Prague, Czechoslovakia
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: metal, enamel
Measurements: height 6.3 cm; width 3 cm
Description: Olympic rings with the years 1936 and 1940. A triangular banner featuring a blue Y-shaped pall on red field.
Olympic blanket

Olympic blanket
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies): 2580
Year of prod.: 1939–1940
Object number: 0600
Manuf. and place of prod.: Oy Pohjanlahden Verkatehdas, Tammisaari
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: wool
Measurements: height 196 cm; width 137 cm
Description: Blue and white blanket. Text on both upper and lower edges: 12. OLYMPIADE. Decorative motifs: laurel wreaths, Finnish flags, Olympic flags, Finnish coats of arms and sailing boats.
Other information: Manufactured for the 1940 Olympic Games. 2,580 blankets were made by 2 June 1939.
Cloth

Cloth
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1938–1940
Object number: 2532
Manuf. and place of prod.: Hattuteollisuus Oy
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: wood, board, silk
Measurements: height 43.5 cm; width 36.5 cm
Description: Framed; The map of Finland and 10 little pictures of different Finnish towns. The Olympic rings, the Finnish coat of arms and flags.
Other information: Postmarks: PAT.HAK. 10114 HATTUTEOLLISUUS O/Y.
Cloth

Cloth
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1938–1940
Object number: 1030
Manuf. and place of prod.: Helsingin Neulomo, Helsinki
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silk
Measurements: height 22.5 cm; width 19.5 cm
Description: On a dark blue cloth a large flying Finnish flag with Olympic rings in the upper hoist corner.
Other information: Helsingin Neulomo made two versions of the cloth: one with the Finnish flag, the other with the coats of arms of Finnish provinces.
Cloth

Cloth
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1940
Object number: 2778
Manuf. and place of prod.: Helsingin Neulomo
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silk
Measurements: height 23.5 cm; width 24 cm
Description: In the middle the coat of arms of the city of Helsinki, the Olympic rings, a runner, a hurdler and a javelin thrower. On the surrounding band the coats of arms of eight Finnish provinces, two Finnish flags, the Finnish Lion and laurel wreaths.
Cloth

Cloth
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1939–1940
Object number: 0991
Manuf. and place of prod.: Tukku – Tukeva, A. Sneck
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: rayon
Measurements: height 25 cm; width 24 cm
Description: Small cloth made for the Helsinki Olympic Games on 1940. White rectangular center with Olympic rings in the corners. On the outer rim flags of many countries, with the Finnish flag in each corner.
Other information: On the list of licensees to the Olympic rings the company was entered as Kirjansitomo Tukeva. The same bookbinding company also made wallets for the Olympic Games.
Cloth

Cloth
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1938–1940
Object number: 1623:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silk
Measurements: height 23.5 cm; width 21 cm
Description: White, in the middle a colourful disc depicting various sports and scenes of Finnish culture.
Cloth

Cloth
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1940
Object number: 1239:003
Manuf. and place of prod.: Helsingin Taidevärjäämö Oy, Helsinki
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silk
Measurements: height 22 cm; width 22.5 cm
Description: On a white cloth a globe of the Earth with Finland marked on red, and the Olympic rings on a blue sky. On forefront the running statue of Paavo Nurmi in green. Below the globe the dates of the Games: 20. VII–4. VIII.1940.
Cloth

Cloth
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1940
Object number: 0:476:002
Manuf. and place of prod.: Tikkurilan Silkki
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silk satin
Measurements: height 81 cm; width 81 cm
Description: White cloth; in the corners the text XII 1940 and the Olympic rings. Architectural scenes of Helsinki and flag of the participating nations.
Cloth

Cloth
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1940
Object number: 0:246
Manuf. and place of prod.: Oy Leos Ab
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silk
Measurements: height 26.5 cm; width 27.5 cm
Description: White cloth with the text XII OLYMPIAKISAT HELSINGISSÄ 1940. Two Finnish flags, part of the Olympic Stadium with the tower, Olympic rings, two laurel wreaths and two Olympic flames.
Other information: Also made with the text: OLYMPIAKISAT HELSINGISSÄ 1940 XII OLYMPISKA SPELEN I HELSINGFORS 1940.
Olympic necktie

Olympic necktie
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1940?
Object number: 1054
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material:
Measurements: length 118.5 cm; width 9.5 cm
Description: Dark blue necktie striped with Finnish flags and texts: HELSINKI 1940.
Olympic necktie

Olympic necktie
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.:–1940
Object number: 2719:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.:
Material:
Measurements: length 120 cm; width 9 cm
Description: Blue-grey necktie with dark blue stripes. Printed figure: coloured Olympic rings and Olympic stadium. On the other side a batch with the text: OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1940
Olympic necktie

Olympic necktie
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1938–1940
Object number: 1634
Manuf. and place of prod.: Finland or Germany
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: cotton, silk
Measurements: length 114.5 cm; width 9.5 cm
Description: Blue-grey necktie with blue lining. Olympic rings, embroidered. On the other side a batch with the text: OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1940; weaved fabric.
Olympic necktie

Olympic necktie
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1938–1940
Object number: 1445
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silk
Measurements: length 133 cm; width 5 cm
Description: Peach-coloured necktie with small black, red and blue Olympic rings and small figures of boys carrying the Olympic torch.
Other information: A tie for young boys.
Woollen gloves

Woollen gloves
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1939–1940
Object number: 2471:001ab
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by: J.W.Sihvola
Method of prod.: hand-made
Material: wool
Measurements: length 26 cm
Description: Embroidered. Red and white patterns on dark blue. Red Olympic rings and a white text: 1940.
Other information: Gloves were knitted in Lahti and Orimattila.
Belt

Belt
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1940
Object number: 3329
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: leather, metal
Measurements: length 118.00 cm
Description: Brown leather belt, metal bucket with the Finnish flag, the Olympic rings, the numeral XII and the year 1940.
Knitted belt

Knitted belt
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1938–1940
Object number: 1795:001
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: cotton, metal
Measurements: length 103 cm; width 3.5 cm
Description: Beige belt, rectangular metal buckle with a painted figure of a red flame with the Olympic rings; the other end leather.
Textile belt

Textile belt
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1940
Object number: 2719:001
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.:
Material: cloth, metal
Measurements: length 97 cm; width 3.5 cm
Description: Blue knitted cloth with 2 white stripes; rectangular convex buckle with Olympic rings and the text: XII 1940 HELSINKI.
Olympic bond

Olympic bond
Category: Other objects
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1938–1943
Object number: 1104
Manuf. and place of prod.: Suomen Pankin Setelipaino
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 25.4 cm; width 18.3 cm
Description: Rectangular paper in shades of white and light green. On the upper corners images of athletes, in between the text SUOMEN VALTION, FINSKA STATENS [Of the Finnish state]. In the middle underneath the text a green emblem of the 1940 Helsinki Games. In the low edge the year 1938.
Other information: The Olympic bonds were sold especially for the benefit of Olympic construction projects.
Olympic lottery ticket

Olympic lottery ticket
Category: Other objects
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1939
Object number: 1832:078
Manuf. and place of prod.: Suomen Pankin Setelipaino (Note Printing Press of the Bank of Finland)
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 8.6 cm; width 9.1 cm
Description: OLYMPIA-ARPA 100 ARVONTA (Olympic Lottery 100) April 22 1939; the text Joka 10:s arpa voittaa (Every tenth ticket wins)
Other information: Issued for the benefit of training of the Finnish Olympic team.
Letter sealing stamp

Letter sealing stamp
Category: Postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1940
Object number: 1176:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 3.7 cm; width 6 cm
Description: Perforated, rectangular, blue and white lake scenery, red circle with the text: Olympiska Spelen 1940 TILL FINLAND! [The Olympic Games of 1940 to Finland!]
Letter sealing stamp

Letter sealing stamp
Category: Postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1940
Object number: 2605:005
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: diameter 4.2 cm
Description: Circular, blue and white, a flame and the Olympic rings: the text: XII OLYMPIAKISAT SUOMI / 1940 HELSINKI
Envelope

Envelope
Category: Postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1940
Object number: 2911
Manuf. and place of prod.:HR
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 12.2 cm; width 15.3 cm
Description: On the front a photograph of two runners crossing the finish-line. On the backside photographs of Finnish athletes in four different sports: hammer throw, steeplechase running, discus throw and javelin throw.
Envelope

Envelope
Category: Postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1940
Object number: 0:518:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 12 cm; width 15 cm
Description: Light-shaded envelope; upper edge of the front side covered with postmarks for full length. The stamp red with the Finnish Lion.
Other information: Postmarks: XII OLYMPIA 20.7.-4.8.1940
Envelope

Envelope
Category: Postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1939–1940
Object number: 1239:005
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 12 cm; width 15.3 cm
Description: Blue-shaded envelope featuring the Olympic stadium and its tower. The text: OLYMPIA HELSINKI -HELSINGFORS 1940. Full-length postmark in the upper edge. Red lion stamp on the right. On the reverse blue-shaded photographs of various Helsinki sights.
Other information: Postmarks: XII OLYMPIA 20.7.–4.8.1940; 20.12.1939
Envelope

Envelope
Object: envelope
Category: Postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1939
Object number: 3196:2
Manuf. and place of prod.:HR
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 12 cm; width 15 cm
Description: On the front the Olympic Stadium in blue and white colours. In the upper right corner three stamps: two green Finnish Lion stamps and one Convention de Geneve stamp. The address: Private Erkki Nurminen, Terijoki 3/JP I. Date of postmark: 16 IX 1939. On the back side famous sights of Helsinki: Malmi air field, the Glass Palace, the Presidential Palace and the Post Office.
Postcard

Postcard
Category: Postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1940
Object number: 2486:001
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: photo / printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 14 cm; width 8.9 cm
Description: Black and white photograph from inside the Olympic Stadium, taken from the south stands towards the Tower.
Postcard

Postcard
Category: Postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer: Könni, Y. ja Tilgman, A.
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1939–1940
Object number: 2869:006
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: cardboard
Measurements: height 14 cm; width 9 cm
Description: Santa Claus driving an open top car. On the background a hilltop castle. The text: Iloista joulua! [Happy Christmas]. The signature: YK.
Other information: Könni and Tilgmann drew about twenty different Christmas and New Year greeting cards to raise funds for the training of the Finnish Olympic team. Half of the cards were in Swedish language.
Postcard

Postcard
Category: Postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer: Könni, Y. ja Tilgman, A.
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1939–1940
Object number: 2869:005
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: cardboard
Measurements: height 14 cm; width 9 cm
Description: Three candles supported by the Olympic rings. Below a green leaf with three red berries and the text: HAUSKAA JOULUA! [Merry Christmas!]. The address side is light-shaded and features the Olympic rings and the text: OSA MYYNTITULOISTA OLYMPIAMIESTEMME VALMENNUKSEEN [Part of the sales proceeds go to the training of our Olympic men].
Other information: Könni and Tilgmann drew about twenty different Christmas and New Year greeting cards to raise funds for the training of the Finnish Olympic team. Half of the cards were in Swedish language.
Postcard

Postcard
Category: Postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer: Könni, Y. ja Tilgman, A.
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1939–1940
Object number: 2869:007
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: cardboard
Measurements: height 14 cm; width 9 cm
Description: Text on the upper edge: HAUSKAA JOULUA! [Happy Christmas!] In the middle an arched window with opened hatches. Behind the window a Christmas tree. Olympic rings on the window framework. Looking through the window two elves. Signature in the left lower corner: YK.
Other information: Könni and Tilgmann drew about twenty different Christmas and New Year greeting cards to raise funds for the training of the Finnish Olympic team. Half of the cards were in Swedish language.
Stamp sketch

Stamp sketch
Category: Postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1940
Object number: 3452
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handmade
Material: paper
Measurements: height 5.00 cm; width 3.50 cm
Description: Black and white stamp sketch depicting a discus thrower.
Bear sculpture

Bear sculpture
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1939
Object number: 1740
Manuf. and place of prod.: Valimo M.Virtanen (Foundry M.Virtanen)
Commissioned by: Nordlin, Erik
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: steel
Measurements: height 9.7 cm; width 6.2 cm; depth 6.2 cm
Description: A greenish bear standing on rear legs on a pedestal with the text OLYMPIAKISAT 1940 SUOMI OLYMPISKA SPELEN 1940 FINLAND
Other information: The bear carried in its hands Olympic rings which have later been removed. The bear sculptures were initially sold for raising funds for the 1940 Olympic Games, but in the summer of 1940 they were sold at sports events for the benefit of war invalids.
Statue

Statue
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1940
Object number: 2393:014
Manuf. and place of prod.: Sidoroff, Hyrylä?
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: stone, metal
Measurements: height 20 cm; width 5.9 cm; depth 5.9 cm
Description: On a black rectangular pedestal a semi-nude young man holding a laurel wreath.
Other information: Made in gold, silver and bronze colours.
Vase

Vase
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer: Salmenlinna, Antti
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1939
Object number: 3206
Manuf. and place of prod.: Riihimäen Lasi
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: glass
Measurements: height 12 cm
Description: Reddish glass. On each side a different pattern: three running men, a throwing man, two men wrestling and the Olympic rings with the text: Helsinki 1940.
Medal sketch

Medal sketch
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1939–1940
Object number: 1771:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handwork
Material: plaster
Measurements: thickness 1.5 cm; diameter 29.5 cm
Description: Brown-painted with the text XII OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1940 and two groups of people on either side of an altar of fire: on the left a man and a woman, on the right two saluting men.
Medal sketch

Medal sketch
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer: Halonen, Emil
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1939
Object number: 1266
Manuf. and place of prod.: Halonen, Emil
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: plaster cast
Material: plaster
Measurements: diameter 30.5 cm
Description: Circular, white; in relief a goddess hailing an athlete who holds a running miniature figure; XII OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1940
Other information: Emil Halonen’s entry in the competition for the Olympic commemorative medal.
Plaster relief

Plaster relief
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1935?–1940
Object number: 1422
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handwork
Material: plaster
Measurements: thickness 2.3 cm; diameter 30 cm
Description: Olympic rings with the year 1940 and laurel wreaths. On the obverse a text in black: OLINHAN SIELLÄ MINÄKIN [I was there too].