Helsinki Olympic Games 1952
Sun visor

Sun visor
Category: Utility articles
Designer: Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1325
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: cardboard
Measurements: width 21.2 cm
Description: White cardboard visor with text NOKIA, a car tyre and the Olympic rings. Rubber band attached.
Sun visor

Sun visor
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
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Year of prod.:1952
Object number: 2426
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Method of prod.: industrial
Material: cardboard
Measurements: width 24.3 cm; length 13.1 cm
Description: One side is red with writing (BUVEZ COCA-COLA) in white, the other side white with the same writing in red. Sent as a postcard: on the red side written greetings, on the white side three stamps and Olympic postmarks.
Binoculars

Binoculars
Category: Utility articles
Designer: Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1662:001
Manuf. and place of prod.: Isolan
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: plastic
Measurements: height 7.8 cm; width 9.5 cm
Description: Black, 2 lenses. Engraved are the Olympic rings and the year 1952.
Other information: The Olympic Collection Committee granted the right to use the Olympic rings on miniature binoculars to the importer Aulis A. Nurminen on 29 January 1952. 20,000 sets were imported, of which 19,898 were sold. The Collection Committee received 20 Fmk for each sold pair.
Wallet

Wallet
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2572
Manuf. and place of prod.: Tena Teollisuus Oy?
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: plastic
Measurements: height 13.4 cm; width 10.2 cm
Description: Brown, with the Olympic rings and text: HELSINKI 1952. Includes 5 compartments: one is for banknotes, one for coins (with metal zipper)
Razor blade pack

Razor blade pack
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1299:001
Manuf. and place of prod.: OY PARTATERÄ
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper, steel
Measurements: height 2.8 cm; width 5 cm; strenght 0.5 cm
Description: 5 separately packaged blades inside a yellow box. On the box cover the text: OLYMPIA “52”, the Finnish arms and the Olympic rings. On the back side the text VALMISTETTU SUOMESSA OY PARTATERÄ and the patent number.
Other information: Patent number: 19493-109330-68211-64077
Camping chair

Camping chair
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2389
Manuf. and place of prod.: Enso-Gutzeit Oy
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: varnished wood, metal
Measurements: height 89.5 cm; width 23 cm
Description: Folding chair. On the seat the text in blue: HELSINKI 1952. On the back side a picture and the text: ISTU NÄIN SITT SÅ HÄR. Two chair feet and a stick.
3D image of the objectCoffee bag

Coffee bag
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod. Early 1950’s, 1950–1952
Object number: 3254
Manuf. and place of prod.: Paulig
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper
Measurements: height 13.50 cm
Description: Yellow and brown coffee bag, featuring a girl in Finnish national dress holding a coffee cup. On the other side a picture of the same girl making coffee. On both sides the Olympic rings and the text: PAULA KAHVIA – KAFFE PAULIG. Contains 1/4 kg of coffee beans. The price of the bag was 175 marks. The “Paula” girl was a well-known trademark of Paulig coffee company.
3D image of the objectTray

Tray
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1360:003
Manuf. and place of prod.: Helsinki, Suomi
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: wood, hardboard
Measurements: length 42 cm; width 32 cm
Description: On a light blue background coloured Olympic rings above the mark HELSINKI 1952. The wooden “frame” was afterwards painted light grey.
Matchbox cover

Matchbox cover
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1051:003
Manuf. and place of prod.: Oy G.W.Sohlberg Ab
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: brass
Measurements: height 1.7 cm; width 5.7 cm; depth 3.8 cm
Description: The text: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952. Features the tower of the Olympic Stadium seen from the south stands. On the reverse side a scenery from Helsinki harbour.
Eyeglass case

Eyeglass case
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
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Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 3577:1
Manuf. and place of prod.: Korukon kotelotehdas, Helsinki
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial product
Material: leather
Measurements: width 7.5 cm, height 16.00 cm
Description: Eyeglass case made of brown leather, featuring the Olympic rings, the text 1952 HELSINKI and an Ancient Greek discus thrower. Stitched on the edge on three sides, opening on the top.
Coca-Cola bottle

Coca-Cola bottle
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2035:002
Manuf. and place of prod.: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: glass, liquid, metal cork
Measurements: height 20 cm
Description: Unopened bottle, contents partly evaporated.
Other information: Marks / stamps: COCA COLA
Coca-Cola was first sold in Finland at the Olympic Games of 1952. It was sold in 0.19-litre bottles.
Drinking glass

Drinking glass
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1006:007
Manuf. and place of prod.: Karhula or Riihimäen lasi
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: glass
Measurements: height 12 cm, diameter 6.7 cm
Description: Transparent glass, plain surface with blue-and-white picture featuring the Olympic Stadium, two laurel wreaths, the Olympic rings and the text: HELSINKI 1952.
Tea spoons

Tea spoons
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 2181:001af
Manuf. and place of prod.: Relo Oy, Helsinki
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial / handmade
Material: silver plate
Measurements: height 12 cm; width 2.5 cm
Description: On the handle the Olympic rings, sun rays, flame, wreath and the text HELSINKI 1952.
Other information: Label behind the spoons: ALPAKKA. Reddish container box (8.5 x 15 cm) with yellow silk clothing on the inside. On its cover the text: T:MI K. LEHTISEN KELLOLIIKE Forssa – Puh. 1102. On the bottom a sticker with the text: Taara PAKKAUS.
Mirror

Mirror
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1197
Manuf. and place of prod.: T:mi Kotkan Laatukello?
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: brass, mirror glass
Measurements: diameter 5.9 cm
Description: Round mirror. On the back side the Olympic rings with the text: HELSINKI 1952.
Cigarette pack

Cigarette pack
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2035:001
Manuf. and place of prod.: Turkey
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper
Measurements: height 7.2 cm; width 5.5 cm
Description: Blue and white pack of cigarettes with the Olympic rings and the Stadium tower. The text: 1952 XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 20 CIGARETTES TURKISH STATE MONOPOLIES The important thing is not to win, but to take part.
Flashlight

Flashlight
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2361
Manuf. and place of prod.: G.W. Sohlberg
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material:
Measurements: length 6.5 cm; height 12 cm; width 2.5 cm
Description: Flat, rectangular shape, on the top a semi-circular bulb section. Depicted a blue-toned scene of Helsinki from the sea and the Olympic Stadium.
3D image of the objectOlympic knife

Olympic knife
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 3338ab
Manuf. and place of prod.: Puukkotehdas Luomanen? (uncertain information)
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Method of prod.:
Material: metal, plastic
Measurements: length of knife 8.00 cm, length of scabbard 7.00 cm.
Description: Small knife (a) with scabbard (b). Metal blade, the handle is made of reddish plastic, with gilded Olympic rings and the year 1952. Metal scabbard with ornamentation, the point is curved upwards. Attached to belt with a metal clasp
Key holder

Key holder
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 3577:2
Manuf. and place of prod.: Korukon kotelotehdas, Helsinki
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial product
Material: leather
Measurements: width 4.5 cm, height 6.5 cm
Description: Key holder made of red leather. Folded around a metal keyring, attached with a button on the backside. Featuring the Olympic rings and the text 1952 HELSINKI.
Coffee pot

Coffee pot
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 3192:1ab
Manuf. and place of prod.: Paulig, Helsinki
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: copper
Measurements: height 18.5 cm
Description: Copper coffee pot. Olympic rings on the lid. In the handle the text: Pauligin pannu 1951 [Paulig’s pot 1951].
Soft drink case (Coca-Cola)

Soft drink case (Coca-Cola)
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1299:003
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: wood, metal
Measurements: height 10 cm; width 30 cm
Description: Yellowish wooden case, on the sides texts in red: DRINK COCA-COLA beder handelsmerk. On the inside there are slots for 24 bottles. On both sides of the case elliptical holes for carrying. The corners are reinforced with metal. The bottom is made of three planks.
Napkin

Napkin
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0:310
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper
Measurements: height 40.8 cm; width 40.8 cm
Description: White, folded in squares of 20.5 x 20.5 cm. 4 pictures in red and green: horse & rider; cyclist; tennis player; football players.
Other information: Other motifs include diving and sailing (in blue and grey).
Sweet box

Sweet box
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1051:002ab
Manuf. and place of prod.: Oy G.W.Sohlberg Ab
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: sheet metal
Measurements: height 4 cm; diameter 13 cm
Description: On the cover the text XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952, the Olympic rings and a view of the Olympic Pier at the harbour of Helsinki. The bottom is bluish grey, worn paint.
Other information: Sold in the Olympic year for 120 Fmk.
3D image of the objectHand mirror

Hand mirror
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951–1952
Object number: 3501
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.:
Material: Metal frame, plastic ornament on the backside
Measurements: height 14 cm
Description: Small hand mirror, on the backside an ornament featuring the Olympic Stadium, trees, the arms and flag of Finland, and the text: HELSINKI 52.
Book with stereo picture slides

Book with stereo picture slides
Category: Utility articles
Designer: Reisdorf, Valentin
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952–1953
Object number: 1299:003
Manuf. and place of prod.: Raumbild-Verlag Otto Schönstei; Oberaudorf am Inn, Oberbayern
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper, cloth, hardener, metal
Measurements: height 29.5 cm; width 20.5 cm
Description: Red, thick, hard cover. On the cover the Stadium tower in gold, the Olympic rings and the text HELSINKI OLYMPIA 1952. 107 numbered pages. The slots in the inside covers contain 100 stereo picture slides.
In the front cover two slots of slides, the lower one also containing a foldable black metal-framed viewing device. In the front of the device two black lenses, in the back a black frame for the picture slide. The height of the viewing device is 6.5 cm, the width 15 cm.
Olympic tea package

Olympic tea package
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1267
Manuf. and place of prod.: Oy Gustav Paulig Ab
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: aluminium, paper, tea leaves
Measurements: height 4.8 cm; width 10 cm; depth 3 cm
Description: Package of tea, label “Paulig 1001”
Other information: Part of the sales proceeds were used to fund the training of Finnish Olympic athletes. Oy Paulig Ab had a similar agreement on the use of the Olympic rings for the 1940 Games. The agreement for the 1952 Games covered also the sales of coffee, tea, mustard and ice cream.
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Bag
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 3280
Manuf. and place of prod.
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.:
Material: leather
Measurements: height 50.00 cm
Description: Light brown bag. A faded leather patch that contains pictures of the Olympic Stadium tower and the Finnish National Museum as well as the Finnish flag with Olympic rings. Below is the text: Helsinki 1952. The leather straps are strongly worn. Metal scabbard with ornamentation, the point is curved upwards. Attached to belt with a metal clasp.
Collection box

Collection box
Category: Utility articles
Designer: Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1786:044
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: birch playwood
Measurements: height 25 cm; width 32 cm; depth 14 cm
Description: Varnished, opened from the top. The text: O.y. Stockmann A.b. [retailer], KERAVAN PUUSEPÄNTEHDAS. KERVO SNICKERIFABRIK. TYÖNTEKIJÄIN OLYMPIA KERÄYS.
Collection box

Collection box
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 0:414
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: sheet metal
Measurements: height 19 cm; width 7.6 cm; depth 6 cm
Description: Bluish grey. Narrow slot on the top. Handle bar on the back.
Olympic torch

Olympic torch
Category: Utility articles
Designer: Tuhka, Aukusti
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 0417
Manuf. and place of prod.: Kultakeskus Oy
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silver, birch wood
Measurements: height 60 cm; diameter 12 cm; weight 1080 g
Description: The handle is varnished birch wood, its end part is silver. The cup is made of polished silver, embossed with Olympic rings and a laurel wreath. On its lower edge the text: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952 HELSINGFORS HELSINKI. On the upper edge 16 holes.
Other information: Silver marks: lion, crown, 813H, castle, Y6
23 torches were made. The burning time of the cartridges used in the torch was 22 minutes.
3D image of the objectBottle opener

Bottle opener
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1191
Manuf. and place of prod.: GWS
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: steel
Measurements: length 8.7 cm; width 1.8 cm
Description: Engraved text HELSINKI 1952 and the Olympic rings.
Other information: Oy G.W. Sohlberg purchased a license to use the Olympic rings trademark from the Olympic Collection Committee.
Chocolate medal

Chocolate medal
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1875
Manuf. and place of prod.: Huhtamäki-yhtymä Oy / Hellas
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: folio paper, chocolate
Measurements: diameter 8.2 cm
Description: Round, gold package. Double wrapping. On the front side a goddess and the text: XV OLYMPIALAISET HELSINKI 1952. On the back side a young athlete carried by a group of men and the text: HELLAS SUKLAA CHOCOLATE.
Other information: The motif of the wrapping is the same as in the Olympic prize medals.
Soft drink bottle

Soft drink bottle
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1176:001
Manuf. and place of prod.: Panimo Oy Bock Bryggeri AB
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: glass, steel, plastic
Measurements: height 26.1 cm; diameter 6.5 cm
Description: Soft drink bottle with narrowing neck. The etiquette features the Finnish flag, the Olympic Stadium, a discus thrower and the Olympic rings. On the bottom edge the word OLYMPIA in white letters. Below that the text in red: Panimo O.Y.BOCK Bryggeri A.B.Vaasa – Vasa. White porcelain cork with a red plastic plug. The cork is attached to the bottle with a metal latch.
Sugar pincers

Sugar pincers
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951–1952
Object number: 3481
Manuf. and place of prod.: Relo Oy (uncertain information)
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: metal, silver
Measurements: length 10.00 cm
Description: Silver sugar pincers modelled after the Olympic rings. Flowery pattern in the junction. In working order.
Matchbox

Matchbox
Category: Utility articles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2745:002
Manuf. and place of prod.: Kauppiaitten teollisuus Oy
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: cardboard, wood
Measurements: height 1.6 cm; width 3.7 cm; depth 5.8 cm
Description: Bluish label with the text: K KESKON OSAKAS KAUPOISTA onnistuvat ostot! KAUPPIAITTEN TEOLLISUUS Oy. KESKIMÄÄRIN 50 TIKKUA. Olympic rings. No matches are included.
Flag

Flag
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1115:127
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: wool
Measurements: height 60.5 cm; width 91 cm
Description: Natural white; printed coloured Olympic rings in the middle; at the left edge a cord with a brass piece at the upper end.
Miniature pennant

Miniature pennant
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1177:028ab
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: plastic, metal, silk
Measurements: length 21 cm; height 36 cm; width 11 cm; diameter 7.5 cm
Description: Metal pole on a black plastic pedestal. On top of the pole the Olympic rings in blue. In the pennant on a white field the Olympic Stadium tower, the Olympic rings and the text HELSINKI 1952.
Table flag

Table flag
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1011:001
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: artificial silk
Measurements: height 15 cm; width 24.5 cm
Description: White rectangular flag, a narrow cord at the left edge. Coloured Olympic rings; a small Finnish flag in the upper hoist corner.
Table pennant

Table pennant
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1488
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: marble, steel, silk
Measurements: height 50.5 cm
Description: Black marble pedestal with text in gold: XV 1952 HELSINKI. Steel flagpole. The flag is white but faded, featuring the Olympic rings and the year 1952.
Table flag

Table flag
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1011:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: artificial silk
Measurements: height 12 cm; width 20 cm
Description: Blue-and-white Finnish flag with Olympic rings in the upper hoist corner. Cord attached to the hoist edge.
Olympic pennant

Olympic pennant
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 0840
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial/printed
Material: artificial silk
Measurements: height 16.3 cm; width 27 cm
Description: Triangular; natural white with red fly edges. Sown ribbon line in the hoist edge. The Olympic Stadium, a man running with the Olympic torch, coloured Olympic rings and the text XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952. Hanged horizontally.
Table flag

Table flag
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1120:261ab
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: marble, steel, silk
Measurements: height 51 cm
Description: White Olympic flag, size 24 x 14 cm. Grey marble pedestal with text in gold: XV 1952 HELSINKI. Metal flagpole. The flag is white, featuring the Olympic rings and the year 1952. The colours are faded, the white field turning to yellow.
Olympic pennant

Olympic pennant
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2339:014
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: artificial satin
Measurements: length 28.5 cm; height 15.5 cm
Description: Silky surface. The Finnish flag with blue-and-white cord on the edges.
Olympic pennant

Olympic pennant
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2365:017
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: artificial satin, metal
Measurements: height 26 cm; width 16.6 cm
Description: Triangular; on a white field Helsinki landmarks, including the Stadium tower, the Parliament House and the Cathedral; profile of a laurel-crowned man, the Olympic rings and the text XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952. Below a row of flags of participating nations.
Olympic pennant

Olympic pennant
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2339:012
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: cotton
Measurements: length 27 cm; height 13.3 cm
Description: Triangular pennant. White field with red fly edges. The Olympic rings in blue and the text: 1952 SUOMI FINLAND HELSINKI. Ribbon line at the left edge.
Olympic pennant

Olympic pennant
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1432:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: artificial fibre
Measurements: length 54 cm; width 19.5 cm
Description: Dark blue with white edges. The text: DELEGACION ARGENTINA. Emblem with Argentinian colours, the Olympic torch and the Olympic rings, below the text: HELSINKI 1952.
Other information: Pennant of the Argentinian Olympic team.
Olympic pennant

Olympic pennant
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1432:001
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: artificial fibre
Measurements: lenght 46 cm; width 17.4 cm
Description: Triangular; on a white field a hurdler and the text: DELEGACION DEPORTIVA VENEZOLANA HELSINKI 1952.
Other information: Pennant of the Venezuelan Olympic team.
Olympic pennant

Olympic pennant
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1075
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silk
Measurements: height 10.5 cm; width 21.5 cm
Description: Triangular pennant; hanged horizontally. White and blue. Coloured Olympic rings, the Stadium tower and the text HELSINKI 1952. A cord attached to the left edge.
Other information: Sold (à 500 Fmk) for the benefit of Finnish Olympic athletes.
Torch relay pennant

Torch relay pennant
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 3318
Manuf. and place of prod.: Sweden
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.:
Material: cloth
Measurements: height 15.5 cm; width 27.4 cm
Description: Yellow pennant with blue border, containing a map of Sweden showing the route of the 1952 Olympic torch relay (the towns of Malmö, Stockholm and Haparanda marked on the map), the Olympic rings, a burning torch and the text: Olympiavimpeln 1952.
Pennant

Pennant
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 3389:3
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Method of prod.:
Material: cloth
Measurements: height 57.00 cm
Description: Bulgarian pennant exchanged at the basketball match between Finland and Bulgaria at the 1952 Olympic Games. Emblem of People’s Republic of Bulgaria on three vertical stripes in the colours of the Bulgarian flag (white, green and red). One tassel at the tip. No supporting bar included.
Pennant

Pennant
Category: Flags and pennants
Designer:
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Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 3389:2
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: cloth
Measurements: height 59.00 cm
Description: Soviet pennant exchanged at the basketball match between Finland and the USSR at the 1952 Olympic Games. Dark red velvety cloth with golden fringe tassels, featuring the coat of arms of the Soviet Union. Metal bar included.
Textile badge

Textile badge
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0:261:005
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: artificial fibre
Measurements: height 7.7 cm; width 6.0 cm
Description: Shield-shaped badge in the colours of the United States of America. 13 red and white vertical stripes, upper part in blue features the Olympic rings instead of stars. Beneath the shield a white band with the text in blue: HELSINKI 1952.
Other information: Badge of the United States Olympic team.
Textile badge

Textile badge
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1526:004
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: flannel, cotton
Measurements: length 11.2 cm; width 9.5 cm
Description: Shield-shaped badge. The background is brown flannel. Yellow and red fire burning on a blue hill, the Olympic rings and the ordinal number XV.
Textile badge

Textile badge
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2735:011
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: textile
Measurements: height 6.7 cm; width 12.5 cm
Description: Rectangular, brown. Machine-sown coloured Olympic rings over which the text: OLYMPIA-KUVA.
Other information: The badge used by the photographers of Olympia-Kuva Oy, the company which held exclusive photography rights at the Helsinki Games.
Textile badge

Textile badge
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2526:003
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: textile
Measurements: height 7 cm; width 6.8 cm
Description: Circular blue and white badge featuring blue Olympic rings and the text: OPAS XV GUIDE
Other information: Badge used by guides during the Olympic Games.
Sleeve mark

Sleeve mark
Category: Badges and pins
Designer: Sysimetsä, Ilmari
Vol. of production (copies): at least 140 000
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0:556:005
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: polyester
Measurements: height 8.6 cm; width 5 cm
Description: The motif is the same as in the official Olympic poster: Paavo Nurmi’s runner statue with the globe and the Olympic rings. The text: XV OLYMPIAKISAT HELSINGISSÄ 19.VII – 3.VIII.1952.
Olympic camping badge

Olympic camping badge
Category: Badges and pins
Designer: Tuhka, Aukusti
Vol. of production (copies): 20 000
Year of prod.: 1951–1952
Object number: 1903
Manuf. and place of prod.: Nauhatehdas P.G. Holm Oy Ab
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: viscose
Measurements: height 11 cm; width 5 cm
Description: Badge of the Olympic camping site in Helsinki. The Olympic rings, the Finnish flag and tents in front of a lake scenery.
Other information: Sold to camp tenants, à 100 Fmk.
Olympic pin

Olympic pin
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0478:42:29
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: tin
Measurements: height 1 cm; width 1.4 cm
Description: Needle pin. The Olympic rings and the Roman number XV.
Olympic pin

Olympic pin
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951–
Object number: 0478:42:31
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by: The Finnish Olympic Collection Committee
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: gold
Measurements: height 1 cm; width 1.4 cm
Description: Screw-attached pin. The Olympic rings and the Roman number XV.
Other information: The pin was sold (à 5,000 Fmk) for the benefit of the Finnish teams at the Olympic Games in Oslo and Helsinki. Also sold were a silver pin and a bronze pin for schoolchildren and young people.
Olympic pin

Olympic pin
Category: Badges and pins
Designer: Vol. of production (copies): 70 000
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0:410:076
Manuf. and place of prod.: Veljekset Sundqvist
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: bronze
Measurements: height 2.4 cm; width 1.6 cm
Description: Die cast elliptical needle pin. A flame, the Olympic rings, the year 1952 and the text: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI HELSINGFORS.
Other information: Sold on the route of the Olympic torch relay.
Olympic pin

Olympic pin
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 2088:032
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: metal, enamelled
Measurements: height 4.6 cm; width 2 cm
Description: A little Finnish flag and the Olympic rings.
Other information:
Olympic pin

Olympic pin
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 2088:023
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: metal, enamelled
Measurements: height 6.5 cm; width 2 cm
Description: The Olympic rings on top of a ring target with a quill hit in the bullseye. A white shield with the text: HELSINKI A.I.P.S. U.L.-S.F. 1952.
Other information: A.I.P.S. stands for the International Sports Press Association, U.L.-S.F. for the Sportswriters’ Association in Finland. Badge of the AIPS congress held in connection with the Olympic Games.
Olympic pin

Olympic pin
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 2456:054
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: white metal, enamelled
Measurements: diameter 2 cm
Description: A circular pin. The text: KOREAN OLYMPIC SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION. On a white field the coloured Olympic rings and the red and blue South Korean national symbol.
IOC badge

IOC badge
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951–
Object number: 0591:030
Manuf. and place of prod.: Veljekset Sundqvist
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: gilded metal, textile
Measurements: height 4.8 cm; width 3.2 cm
Description: Light blue enamelling. The Stadium tower and the Olympic rings, below the text XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI HELSINGFORS. Two ribbons: the upper, shorter one is striped in the colours of the Olympic ring, the lower one is white and has the text: C.I.O.
Other information: The badge was used by members of the International Olympic Committee (so called “Gold badge”) .
Officials' badge

Officials' badge
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies): 14 000
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2851:003
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: metal, enamelled
Measurements: height 4.8 cm; width 3.2 cm
Description: On bronze background the Olympic rings, the Stadium tower and the year 1952. The text below: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI HELSINGFORS. Attached textile ribbon with faded text: Pyöräily Cyclisme Officiel.
Other information: So called “Bronze badge”.
Officials' badge

Officials' badge
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies): 3 200
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 0:073
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: metal, enamelled
Measurements: height 4.8 cm; width 3.2 cm
Description: On dark blue background the Olympic rings, the Stadium tower and the year 1952. The text below: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI HELSINGFORS.
Other information: Enjoining ribbon indicated the status and duties of the official (so called “Silver badge”).
Olympic badge

Olympic badge
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1829:071
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: plastic
Measurements: diameter 4.5 cm
Description: Round plastic badge. On grey field the text in red: APUTOIMITSIJA-HJÄLPFUNKTIONÄR [Assistant official]. The Olympic rings, the Olympic flame and the Roman number XV.
Olympic badge

Olympic badge
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1829:072
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: plastic
Measurements: diameter 4.5 cm
Description: Round plastic badge. On blue field the text in yellow: KUORO-KÖREN [the choir]. The Olympic rings, the Olympic flame and the Roman number XV.
Olympic badge

Olympic badge
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1829:075
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: plastic
Measurements: diameter 4.5 cm
Description: Round plastic badge. On green field the text: MUONITUS-FÖRPLÄGNAD [catering]. The Olympic rings, the Olympic flame and the Roman number XV.
Olympic badge

Olympic badge
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1829:073
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: plastic
Measurements: diameter 4.5 cm
Description: Round plastic badge. On white field the text in red: JÄRJESTYSMIES-ORDNINGSMAN [security official]. The Olympic rings, the Olympic flame and the Roman number XV.
Olympic badge

Olympic badge
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1829:077
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: plastic
Measurements: diameter 4.5 cm
Description: Round plastic badge. On red field the text: OLYMPIAKYLÄ-OLYMPIABYN [Olympic village]. The Olympic rings, the Olympic flame and the Roman number XV.
Olympic badge

Olympic badge
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0:410:075
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: metal, enamelled
Measurements: height 2 cm; width 1.4 cm
Description: Rectangular badge. On a light blue background the Stadium tower, the Olympic rings and the year 1952. Below these is the text XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI.
Olympic badge

Olympic badge
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0591:050
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: bronze
Measurements: diameter 4.2 cm
Description: Medal-like badge with a textile ribbon. Gold-coloured with enamelled middle section. The text: CONFEDERACION ARGENTINA DE DEPORTES. COMITE OLIMPICO ARGENTINO. On the reverse side the engraving: XV JUEGOS OLIMPICOS HELSINKI 1952.
Other information: Badge of the Argentinean Olympic team.
Olympic pin thermometer

Olympic pin thermometer
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950’s, 1950–1952
Object number: 3325
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod. industrial
Material: metal
Measurements: height 6.00 cm
Description: Thermometer used as Olympic pin or brooch, modelled after the tower of Helsinki Olympic Stadium. At the foot of the tower is the text: HELSINKI 1952. Needle on the back.
Torch relay pin

Torch relay pin
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 3322
Manuf. and place of prod.: Sweden
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: metal
Measurements: height 5.60 cm
Description: Olympic torch relay pin from Gothenburg, 1952. Red flame in a golden bowl on a blue field, crowned by five rings. Golden rim with the text: “2 JULI GÖTEBORG 1952”. Needle on the back, apparently attached with glue.
Collection pin

Collection pin
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2659:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: bronze
Measurements: length 3.5 cm; width 1.5 cm
Description: The head of the pin is 1 cm in height, featuring the Roman number XV and five rings arranged in a downwardly opening semi-circle.
Other information: Sold for the benefit of the Olympic Games, à 100 Fmk.
Collection pin

Collection pin
Category: Badges and pins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2659:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: bronze
Measurements: length 3.5 cm; width 1.5 cm
Description: The head of the pin is 1 cm in height, featuring the Roman number XV and five rings arranged in a downwardly opening semi-circle.
Other information: Sold for the benefit of the Olympic Games, à 100 Fmk
The Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit (1st class)

The Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit (1st class)
Category: Medals, decorations and coins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951–1952
Object number: 0521:012
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silver, gilded, enamelled; textile ribbon
Measurements: height 7.5 cm; width 5.2 cm
Description: Blue and white ribbon, worn as pendant around the neck. White five-armed cross and the Finnish Lion. In the middle of the cross on the obverse the Olympic rings, on the reverse the year 1952.
Other information: The Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit and Medal of Merit were instituted by the President of the Republic on 21 July 1951. They were awarded for distinguished service for the Helsinki Olympic Games. The Cross of Merit, First Class was awarded to 116 Finnish citizens and 167 foreign nationals.
The Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit (2nd class)

The Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit (2nd class)
Category: Medals, decorations and coins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies): 700
Year of prod.: 1951–1952
Object number: 0416:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: white metal
Measurements: diameter 4.2 cm
Description: Blue and white ribbon, worn as pendant around the neck. White five-armed cross and the Finnish Lion. In the middle of the cross on the obverse the Olympic rings, on the reverse the year 1952.
Other information: The Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit and Medal of Merit were instituted by the President of the Republic on 21 July 1951. They were awarded for distinguished service for the Helsinki Olympic Games. The Cross of Merit, Second Class was awarded to 508 Finnish citizens and 192 foreign nationals.
The Finnish Olympic Medal of Merit

The Finnish Olympic Medal of Merit
Category: Medals, decorations and coins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 2481:001
Manuf. and place of prod.: Tillander Koruteollisuus Oy
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silver, textile ribbon
Measurements: height 10.8 cm; diameter 3.1 cm
Description: Blue and white striped ribbon. Five-armed cross and the Finnish Lion. In the middle of the cross on the obverse the Olympic rings, on the reverse the year 1952.
Other information: Awarded to officials after the Olympic Games. There were a total of 2,000 recipients.
Olympic gold medal

Olympic gold medal
Category: Medals, decorations and coins
Designer: Giuseppe Cassioli
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0413:002
Manuf. and place of prod.: Kultakeskus, Hämeenlinna
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silver, gilded
Measurements: diameter 5 cm; thickness 0.3 cm
Description: On the obverse side the goddess Nike in front of a Roman amphitheatre and the text XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952, on the reverse side a champion of the Ancient Olympic Games carried by a jubilant crowd.
Other information: The medal is encased in a blue box. The text was designed by Aukusti Tuhka.
Olympic silver medal

Olympic silver medal
Category: Medals, decorations and coins
Designer: Giuseppe Cassioli
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0413:003
Manuf. and place of prod.: Kultakeskus, Hämeenlinna
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silver
Measurements: diameter 5 cm; thickness 0.3 cm
Description: On the obverse side the goddess Nike in front of a Roman amphitheatre and the text XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952, on the reverse side a champion of the Ancient Olympic Games carried by a jubilant crowd.
Other information: The medal is encased in a blue box. The text was designed by Aukusti Tuhka.
Olympic bronze medal

Olympic bronze medal
Category: Medals, decorations and coins
Designer: Giuseppe Cassioli
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0413:005
Manuf. and place of prod.: Kultakeskus, Hämeenlinna
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: bronze
Measurements: diameter 5 cm; thickness 0.3 cm
Description: On the obverse side the goddess Nike in front of a Roman amphitheatre and the text XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952, on the reverse side a champion of the Ancient Olympic Games carried by a jubilant crowd.
Other information: The medal is encased in a blue box. The text was designed by Aukusti Tuhka.
Olympic commemorative medal

Olympic commemorative medal
Category: Medals, decorations and coins
Designer: Räsänen, Kauko
Vol. of production (copies): 14,000 or 16,000
Year of prod.: 1951–1952
Object number: 0478:021
Manuf. and place of prod.: Suomen Kultasepät Oy
Commissioned by: The Organising Committee of the Olympic Games
Method of prod.: struck
Material: bronze
Measurements: diameter 5.4 cm; thickness 0.4 cm
Description: On the obverse two people holding small torches, the Olympic rings and the text: XV OLYMPIA. On the reverse profiles of an athlete, the running track of the Olympic Stadium and the text: HELSINKI HELSINGFORS 1952.
Other information: Awarded to the competitors at the Olympic Games. According to the Official Report of the Games the medal was struck in 14,000 copies, according to the manufacturer in 16,000.
3D image of the object
Olympic commemorative medal

Olympic commemorative medal
Category: Medals, decorations and coins
Designer: Aaltonen, Aarre
Vol. of production (copies): 10
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2477
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: cast
Material: bronze
Measurements: diameter 8.5 cm; thickness 0.7 cm
Description: Circular, one-sided. The text: XV OLYMPIA 1952 HELSINKI HELSINGFORS. Head of a youth facing left. On the right side of the head the letter A.
Olympic commemorative medal

Olympic commemorative medal
Category: Medals, decorations and coins
Designer: Aaltonen, Aarre
Vol. of production (copies): 10
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1340:046
Manuf. and place of prod.: Paasikoski, Paavo
Commissioned by: Inva Oy
Method of prod.: cast
Material: gilded light metal
Measurements: height 5.1 cm; width 5.1 cm
Description: Rectangular, gilded. In relief a picture of Paavo Nurmi running, the Olympic rings and the text HELSINKI 1952. On the obverse the signature of Wäinö Aaltonen in relief. On the reverse side engraved the text: Maraton 27.7.1952. The medal is encased in a brown rectangular box. The inside of the box is furnished with white cloth and yellowish velvet. On the bottom of the box a paper sticker with the manufacturer’s logo: on a blue background a silver-coloured drawn bow and the text: “JOUSI Turku”.
Other information: According to Inva Oy a total of 227 medals were sold in the year 1952.
Olympic coin

Olympic coin
Category: Medals, decorations and coins
Designer: Matti Visanti and Aarre Aaltonen
Vol. of production (copies): 18,500
Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 0455:003
Manuf. and place of prod.: Suomen Rahapaja, Helsinki
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: struck
Material: silver
Measurements: diameter 3.2 cm; thickness 0.2 cm
Description: On the obverse side the text SUOMI FINLAND 500 MARKKAA and a laurel wreath. On the reverse side the text: OLYMPIA XV HELSINKI and the year 1951.
Other information: The first coin minted for the Helsinki Games. The first design was made as early as 1936.
Olympic coin

Olympic coin
Category: Medals, decorations and coins
Designer: Matti Visanti and Aarre Aaltonen
Vol. of production (copies): 586,500
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 0455:001
Manuf. and place of prod.: Suomen Rahapaja, Helsinki
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: struck
Material: silver
Measurements: diameter 3.2 cm; thickness 0.2 cm
Description: On the obverse side the text SUOMI FINLAND 500 MARKKAA and a laurel wreath. On the reverse side the text: OLYMPIA XV HELSINKI and the year 1952.
Other information: The first Olympic coin was minted in 1951.
Olympic torch relay plaque

Olympic torch relay plaque
Category: Medals, decorations and coins
Designer: Aukusti Tuhka
Vol. of production (copies): 3,750
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 2152:090
Manuf. and place of prod.: Veljekset Sundqvist
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: minted
Material: copper
Measurements: height 7 cm; width 4 cm
Description: Rectangular plaque. In relief the Olympic rings, flames and rays of light. The texts: XV OLYMPIA 1952 HELSINKI HELSINGFORS.
Other information: Plaques were sold to the runners of the torch relay.
Medal of the Norwegian Olympic Committee

Medal of the Norwegian Olympic Committee
Category: Medals, decorations and coins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 0:153
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: white metal
Measurements: height 6.5 cm; width 5.0 cm
Description: Rectangular, in the middle a rectangular relief (3.3 x 2 cm) featuring two Viking men shaking hands. On the lower part of the front side the text: FRA NORGES OLYMPISKE KOMMITE 19 JULI – 3 AUG. 1952.
Die of torch relay pin

Die of torch relay pin
Category: Medals, decorations and coins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1667:247
Manuf. and place of prod.: Veljekset Sundqvist
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: steel
Measurements: height 4.5 cm; diameter 4.8 cm
Description: Elliptical relief of 2.4 x 1.5 cm. The Olympic rings, a flame and the text: XV OLYMPIA 1952 HELSINKI HELSINGFORS. The die was attached to the head of a hammer.
Engraving: VELJEKSET SUNDQVIST HELSINKI SUOMI (in mirror image).
Other information: The torch relay pin was made in 70,000 copies.
Counterpiece of torch relay pin

Counterpiece of torch relay pin
Category: Medals, decorations and coins
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1667:001
Manuf. and place of prod.: Veljekset Sundqvist
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: steel
Measurements: height 2.7 cm; width 2.8 cm; depth 3.3 cm
Description: On a metal piece an elliptical relief: a flame, the Olympic rings and the text: XV OLYMPIA 1952 HELSINKI HELSINGFORS.
Other information: The torch relay pin was made in 70,000 copies.
The Saarland mining lamp

The Saarland mining lamp
Category: Other implements
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1910
Object number: 2297:001
Manuf. and place of prod.: Friemann & Wolf, Germany
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: brass, birchwood pedestal
Measurements: height 29 cm; diameter 18.5 cm
Description: The mining lamp is set on a wooden ring. The lamp has a plate with the texts: Das Saarland grüsst Helsinki. Olympisches Komitee des Saarlandes. The patent marks: PATENT FREIMANN & WOLF.ZWICKAU/SA; in the glass: Robax.
Other information: The Olympic flame was carried in this lamp on aeroplane from Athens to Aalborg, Denmark. The lamp was donated by the Olympic Committee of Saarland.
Shoulder bag (starter's equipment)

Shoulder bag (starter's equipment)
Category: Other implements
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1940–1945
Object number: 1779:001
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: leather
Measurements: height 20 cm; width 24 cm
Description: Brown, 2 leather carrying straps. Zipper on the top. Rectangular leather patch with the Finnish flag, the Olympic rings and the text: HELSINKI 1952 FINLAND. The red ring has almost worn off.
Whistle (starter's equipment)

Whistle (starter's equipment)
Category: Other implements
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1940–1945
Object number: 1779:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: wood
Measurements: height 9.9 cm; width 2.3 cm
Description: Horn-shaped. Attached to one end is a cotton string with a safety pin.
Lane draw mark (starter's equipment)

Lane draw mark (starter's equipment)
Category: Other implements
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1940–1949
Object number: 1779:007
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: brass
Measurements: length 9.5 cm; width 1.8 cm
Description: Die cast on a metal plate: the number 1.
Cartridge box (starter's equipment)

Cartridge box (starter's equipment)
Category: Other implements
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1940–1949
Object number: 1779:004ab
Manuf. and place of prod.: Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd., Eley Factories, Birmingham
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: sheet metal
Measurements: height 2 cm; diameter 4.9 cm
Description: The text: 100 No. 1 SALOON BLANK Cartridges. Contains cartridges.
Starting block (for sprint races)

Starting block (for sprint races)
Category: Other implements
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0845:004ab
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: steel, jute
Measurements: length 43.5 cm; width 18 cm
Description: Footholds of jute, 15.5 x 14.5 cm. Middle piece with holes. Both blocks are made of three parts.
Leather bag

Leather bag
Category: Other implements
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2629
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: leather
Measurements: height 57 cm; width 38 cm
Description: Brown, 2 leather carrying straps. Zipper on the top. Rectangular leather patch with the Finnish flag, the Olympic rings and the text: HELSINKI 1952 FINLAND. The red ring has almost worn off.
Starter's pistol

Starter's pistol
Category: Other implements
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1940–1949
Object number: 1779:003
Manuf. and place of prod.: Johnson’s Arms and Cycle Works, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: steel, plastic
Measurements: length 17 cm
Description: Five-shooter. The handle has a black plastic cover. Face of an owl. 6.35 caliber.
Starter's pistol

Starter's pistol
Category: Other implements
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.:
Object number: 2705
Manuf. and place of prod.: Enfield
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: steel, wood
Measurements: height 13.5 cm; length 26 cm
Description: Large six-shooter revolver. Dark metal, length of barrel 12 cm. Handle grips of dark wood with mesh-like ornament. Metal ring on the bottom.
Other information: Used by Heikki Mäkinen at the Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games.
Deed of Olympic Cross of Merit

Deed of Olympic Cross of Merit
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 1327:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial / handicraft
Material: paper
Measurements: folded A3
Description: A drawing of the Olympic Cross of Merit, Second Class. Text beginning: TASAVALLAN PRESIDENTTI SUOMEN VALKOISEN RUUSUN JA SUOMEN LEIJONAN RITARIKUNTIEN SUURMESTARI.
Other information: The Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit and Medal of Merit were instituted by the President of the Republic on 21 July 1951. They were awarded for distinguished service for the Helsinki Olympic Games.
Deed

Deed
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2481:003
Manuf. and place of prod.: Tervakoski
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: watermarked paper
Measurements: height 30 cm; width 21.2 cm
Description: The text: TASAVALLAN PRESIDENTTI; SUOMEN VALKOISEN RUUSUN JA SUOMEN LEIJONAN RITARIKUNTIEN SUURMESTARI ON JOULUKUUN 2. PÄIVÄNÄ 1952 PÄÄTTÄNYT ANTAA EINO MUTASELLE SUOMEN OLYMPIALAISEN ANSIOMITALIN.
Other information: Deed of the Olympic Medal of Merit.
Olympic prize diploma

Olympic prize diploma
Category: Printed matter
Designer: Christianson, Rolf
Vol. of production (copies): 1,800
Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 2284
Manuf. and place of prod.: Finnish Literature Society Press, Helsinki
Commissioned by: Organising Committee of the Helsinki Olympic Games
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 52.3 cm; width 36.4 cm
Description: Unframed diploma. In the upper part the statue of Paavo Nurmi in front of an Ionian column and the text: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952. In the lower part the signatures of Erik von Frenckell (under the heading: XV OLYMPIA 1952 JÄRJESTELYTOIMIKUNTA) and J. Sigfrid Edström (under the heading KANSAINVÄLINEN OLYMPIALAINEN KOMITEA). Below the signatures the Olympic rings in colour and drawn silhouettes of major buildings of Helsinki.
Other information: The diploma was printed in both Finnish and Swedish. It was awarded to all athletes and teams that placed in the top six in their events.
Diploma

Diploma
Category: Printed matter
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0:492:001
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Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper
Measurements: height 29.3 cm; width 20.1 cm
Description: Below the Olympic rings and an empty signature line the text: HAR GIVIT ORGANISATIONSARBETET FÖR DE XV OLYMPISKA SPELEN SITT VÄRDEFULLA STÖD; XV OLYMPIADEN HELSINGFORS 1952; ORGANISATIONSKOMITTÉN. Signatures by Erik von Frenckell and A.E. Martola.
Other information: Awarded for services in support of the Olympic Games.
Diploma

Diploma
Category: Printed matter
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1630:035
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Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper, wood, glass
Measurements: height 30 cm; diameter 24.2 cm
Description: Black frames. The text: KUNNIAKIRJA XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI KIITTÄÄ Maria Bergiä OSALLISTUMISESTAAN. Signatures by Kallio Kotkas and Matti Järvinen.
Other information: Maria Berg was an Olympic youth volunteer.
Deed

Deed
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0:524:001
Manuf. and place of prod.:
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Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper, glass, wooden frame
Measurements: height 34.5 cm; width 24.1 cm
Description: The text: Suomen Luisteluliitto r.y. ON SAANUT XV OLYMPIAKISOJEN MUISTOMITALIN ANSIOKKAASTA TOIMINNASTA KISOJEN HYVÄKSI. XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952. Signed by Erik von Frenckell and A.E. Martola.
Other information: Deed of commemorative medal awarded to the Finnish Skating Association.
Admission ticket (athletics)

Admission ticket (athletics)
Category: Printed matter
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Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 0:480:016
Manuf. and place of prod.: Banknote printing house of the Bank of Finland
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: banknote paper
Measurements: height 8.8 cm; width 11.1 cm
Description: Grey. The text: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952. Date: 26 VII 1952. Section: F 43. Number 1467. IV lk. [IV class] Picture: discus thrower.
Other information: Ticket to the track and field competitions in the Olympic Stadium on 26 July (on standing bleachers). There were four finals in the program of the day: men’s 1,500 metres (won by Joseph Barthel of Luxembourg), the decathlon (Bob Mathias, USA), women’s 200 metres (Marjorie Jackson, Australia) and women’s shot put (Galina Zybina, USSR).
A total of 1,376,512 admission tickets were sold for the Helsinki Olympic Games.
Admission ticket (basketball)

Admission ticket (basketball)
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 2549:010
Manuf. and place of prod.: Banknote printing house of the Bank of Finland
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: banknote paper
Measurements: height 8.9 cm; width 15.1 cm
Description: Brown. The text: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952. Date: 2 VIII 1952. Seat: P 0242. Venue: MÄSSHALLEN II. Time: 9 pm. Picture: basketball players.
Other information: Ticket for the final of the Olympic basketball tournament. The USA beat the USSR by 36-25.
A total of 1,376,512 admission tickets were sold for the Helsinki Olympic Games.
Admission ticket (equestrian showjumping)

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Admission ticket (equestrian showjumping)
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 2549:003
Manuf. and place of prod.: Banknote printing house of the Bank of Finland
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: banknote paper
Measurements: height 9 cm; width 11.4 cm
Description: Pink. The text: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952. Date: 3 VIII 1952. Section: E 51. II. lk. [II class]. Rivi [row] 10 Paikka [seat] 6. Picture: equestrian showjumping.
Other information: Ticket for the Olympic showjumping competition in the Olympic Stadium on 3 August 1952. The individual competition was won by France’s Pierre Jonquères d’Oriola with his horse Ali Baba, the team competition by Great Britain.
A total of 1,376,512 admission tickets were sold for the Helsinki Olympic Games.
Admission ticket (football)

Admission ticket (football)
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951–1952
Object number: 0:480:003
Manuf. and place of prod.: Banknote printing house of the Bank of Finland
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: banknote paper
Measurements: height 8.8 cm; width 15.1 cm
Description: Orange. The text: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952. Date: 19 VII 1952. Section: B 16. Rivi [row] 26 Paikka [seat] 33. Picture: football players.
Other information: Ticket for the football match between Finland and Austria in the Olympic Stadium on 19 July 1952, the evening of the opening day of the Games. The match was won by Austria, 4-3.
A total of 1,376,512 admission tickets were sold for the Helsinki Olympic Games.
Admission ticket (gymnastics)

Admission ticket (gymnastics)
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 2549:005
Manuf. and place of prod.: Banknote printing house of the Bank of Finland
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: banknote paper
Measurements: height 9 cm; width 11.4 cm
Description: Turquoise. The text: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952. Date: 21 VII 1952. Section: A 2. Rivi [row] 26, Paikka [seat] 18. Picture: gymnast on pommelled horse.
Other information: Ticket for men’s free exercises in Messuhalli Arena on 21 July. Medals in all mens’ 8 events were decided on that day. The USSR won five gold medals, Switzerland two and Sweden one. The most successful athlete was Victor Chukarin of the USSR with four gold and one silver.
A total of 1,376,512 admission tickets were sold for the Helsinki Olympic Games.
Admission ticket (handball)

Admission ticket (handball)
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 2549:009
Manuf. and place of prod.: Banknote printing house of the Bank of Finland
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: banknote paper
Measurements: height 8.9 cm; width 11.4 cm
Description: Pink. The text: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952. Date: 30 VII 1952. Section: E 51. Rivi [row] 6 Paikka [seat] 2. Picture: handball players.
Other information: Ticket for the demonstration match in handball between Sweden and Denmark in the Olympic Stadium on 30 July. Outdoor handball was a demonstration sport at the Helsinki Olympic Games. Sweden won the match by 19-11.
A total of 1,376,512 admission tickets were sold for the Helsinki Olympic Games.
Admission ticket (rowing)

Admission ticket (rowing)
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0:480:026
Manuf. and place of prod.: Banknote printing house of the Bank of Finland
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: banknote paper
Measurements: height 8.8 cm; width 11.1 cm
Description: The text: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952. Date: 20 VII 1952. Seat: C 0685. II. lk [II class]. Picture: rowing.
Other information: Ticket for the preliminary heats of rowing at the Rowing Stadium in Meilahti bay.
A total of 1,376,512 admission tickets were sold for the Helsinki Olympic Games.
Admission ticket (swimming)

Admission ticket (swimming)
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 2549:004
Manuf. and place of prod.: Banknote printing house of the Bank of Finland
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: banknote paper
Measurements: height 9 cm; width 11.4 cm
Description: Red. The text: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952. Date: 28 VII 1952. Section: B 6. Rivi [row] 20, Paikka [seat] 23. II. lk [II class]. Picture: swimmer.
Other information: Ticket for the Olympic swimming competitions at the Swimming Stadium on 28 July. The only final of the day was women’s 100-metre freestyle, won by Katalin Szöke of Hungary.
A total of 1,376,512 admission tickets were sold for the Helsinki Olympic Games
Soft drink bottle label

Soft drink bottle label
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2745:026
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 5.5 cm; width 8.9 cm
Description: Bluish label features the main stand of the Olympic Stadium, an Ancient style discus thrower, the Olympic rings in colour and the texts: OLYMPIA; HIILIHAPPOINEN HEDELMÄJUOMA; KOLSYRAD FRUKTDRYCK; PERNIÖN VIRVOITUSJUOMATEHDAS, I. TÄHKÄVUORI, PERNIÖ; ROBERTSIN EKSTRAKTIA; EXTRAKTET FRÅN ROBERTS.
Other information: Carbonated fruit beverage. The license holder: Oy Roberts Ab.
Matchbox label

Matchbox label
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2671:009
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Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 3.6 cm; width 5.1 cm
Description: On blue background a woman wearing red carrying a coffee tray. On her skirt white Olympic rings. The texts: SOK; katriina kaikkien lempikahvi allas favoritkaffe; KESKIMÄÄRIN 50 TIKKUA I MEDELTAL 50 STICKOR.
Matchbox label

Matchbox label
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1951
Object number: 2671:017
Manuf. and place of prod.:
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Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 3.6 cm; width 5.2 cm
Description: Rectangular; greenish background. The texts: UKKO PRO OLYMPIA OSUUSTUKKUKAUPPA I.L. / HEHKUMATTOMIA TULITIKKUJA / KESKIM. 50 TULITIKKUA. The Olympic rings.
Other information: Also printed without the Olympic rings.
Matchbox label

Matchbox label
Category: Printed matter
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2671:011
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Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 5.6 cm; width 3.5 cm
Description: The texts: KAUPPIAITTEN TEOLLISUUS Oy; K KESKON OSAKAS; KAUPOISTA onnistuvat ostot!; KESKIMÄÄRIN 50 TIKKUA.
Matchbox label

Matchbox label
Category: Printed matter
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2671:004
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Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 5.5 cm; width 3.5 cm
Description: The texts: SINAPPIA JOKA MAISTUUKIN SINAPILLE; OKA KAHVI Oy. PORIN TULITIKKUTEHDAS Oy. KESKIMÄÄRIN 50 KPL. White Olympic rings.
Other information: Advertisement of a coffee company and its mustard. The same label was also printed without the Olympic rings.
Matchbox label

Matchbox label
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2671:007
Manuf. and place of prod.:
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Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 5.5 cm; width 3.5 cm
Description: On yellow background two tea packages. The texts: OKA KAHVI Oy. PORIN TULITIKKUTEHDAS Oy. KESKIMÄÄRIN 50 KPL. Green Olympic rings.
Other information: Advertisement of a coffee company and its tea.
Matchbox label

Matchbox label
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2671:001
Manuf. and place of prod.:
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Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 5.5 cm; width 3.5 cm
Description: The texts: OKA KAHVI Oy; Riga Sikuria; PORIN TULITIKKUTEHDAS Oy; KESKIMÄÄRIN 50 KPL. White Olympic rings.
Other information: Advertisement of a coffee company.
Matchbox label

Matchbox label
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2671:015
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Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 3.6 cm; width 5.2 cm
Description: Red, yellow and black. Featuring the Finnish Lion and the Olympic rings. The texts: SOK; KESKIMÄÄRIN 50 TIKKUA; I MEDELTAL 50 STICKOR.
Olympic brochure

Olympic brochure
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2070
Manuf. and place of prod.: Finnish Literature Society Press, Helsinki
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper
Measurements: height 21 cm; width 29.7 cm
Description: Twice folded A4. In the cover the texts: Kiskot vievät kisoihin. ISÄNNYYS VELVOITTAA YSTÄVÄLLISYYS VALLOITTAA. Rautatieasemat Helsingissä olympiakisojen aikana. In the inside spread the heading: OLYMPIAMIELI – OLYMPIARYHTI.
Other information: Contains the map of Helsinki railway stations and instructions of good behaviour for passengers to the Olympic Games.
Olympic programme (athletics)

Olympic programme (athletics)
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 0:517:005
Manuf. and place of prod.: Tilgmannin kirjapaino, Helsinki
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 19.5 cm; width 13.5 cm
Description: Booklet with soft covers. The upper and lower sections of the cover page are orange. The white middle section features the Olympic rings, a discus thrower and the texts: YLEISURHEILU; ATHLETISME ATHLETICS FRI-IDROTT; OLYMPIASTADION; HELSINKI HELSINGFORS.SUNNUNTAI.PÄIVÄOHJELMA 20.7. 100 MK. 15 pages. The map of Helsinki in back cover.
Other information: The programme for the track and field athletics competitions on 20 July 1952.
54 different programmes were printed: 33 day programmes of major individual sports, 11 competition programmes of minor individual sports and 10 tournament programmes of team sports (football, basketball and field hockey). All were sold for 100 Fmk.
The programmes were printed in Finnish, Swedish, English and French. They also contained useful information for tourists, such as a timetable of Olympic competitions and a Helsinki traffic map.
Olympic programme (football)

Olympic programme (football)
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 0:517:008
Manuf. and place of prod.: Tilgmannin kirjapaino, Helsinki
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 19.5 cm; width 13.5 cm
Description: Booklet with soft covers. The upper and lower sections of the cover page are green. The white middle section features the Olympic rings, two football players and the texts: JALKAPALLO; FOOTBALL FOTBOLL. KARSINTAOTTELUT.HELSINKI TURKU TAMPERE KOTKA LAHTI.KILPAILUOHJELMA 15.-16.7. 100 MK. 16 pages. The map of Helsinki in back cover.
Other information: The programme for the qualification round matches on 15 and 16 July 1952.
54 different programmes were printed: 33 day programmes of major individual sports, 11 competition programmes of minor individual sports and 10 tournament programmes of team sports (football, basketball and field hockey). All were sold for 100 Fmk.
The programmes were printed in Finnish, Swedish, English and French. They also contained useful information for tourists, such as a timetable of Olympic competitions and a Helsinki traffic map.
Olympic programme (freestyle wrestling)

Olympic programme (freestyle wrestling)
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 0:517:009
Manuf. and place of prod.: Tilgmannin kirjapaino, Helsinki
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 21 cm; width 15 cm
Description: Booklet with soft covers. The upper and lower sections of the cover page are grey. The white middle section features the Olympic rings, two wrestlers and the texts: VAPAAPAINI; LUTTE LIBRE FREESTYLE WRESTLING FRISTILBROTTNING; MESSUHALLI I-II.HELSINKI. KILPAILUOHJELMA 20.-23.7. 100 MK. 19 pages. The map of Helsinki in back cover.
Other information: The programme for the competitions in freestyle wrestling on 20-23 July 1952.
54 different programmes were printed: 33 day programmes of major individual sports, 11 competition programmes of minor individual sports and 10 tournament programmes of team sports (football, basketball and field hockey). All were sold for 100 Fmk.
The programmes were printed in Finnish, Swedish, English and French. They also contained useful information for tourists, such as a timetable of Olympic competitions and a Helsinki traffic map.
Olympic programme (swimming)

Olympic programme (swimming)
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 0:517:015
Manuf. and place of prod.: Tilgmannin kirjapaino, Helsinki
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 21 cm; width 15 cm
Description: Booklet with soft covers. The upper and lower sections of the cover page are black. The white middle section features the Olympic rings, a swimmer and the texts: UINTI; NATATION SWIMMING SIMNING; UIMASTADION.HELSINKI.TORSTAI.PÄIVÄOHJELMA 31.7. 100 MK. 23 pages. The map of Helsinki in back cover.
Other information: The programme for the swimming competitions on 31 July 1952.
54 different programmes were printed: 33 day programmes of major individual sports, 11 competition programmes of minor individual sports and 10 tournament programmes of team sports (football, basketball and field hockey). All were sold for 100 Fmk.
The programmes were printed in Finnish, Swedish, English and French. They also contained useful information for tourists, such as a timetable of Olympic competitions and a Helsinki traffic map.
Olympic almanac

Olympic almanac
Category: Printed matter
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0:539:005
Manuf. and place of prod.: Oy Weilin & Göös
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper, plastic-covered cardboard
Measurements: height 10.4 cm; width 7.2 cm
Description: Blue covers with gold-coloured features: the Olympic stadium, the Olympic rings and the text: 1952 OLYMPIA ajastaika. Contains a calendar of the Olympic Games, writings about Olympic history, results and a map of Finland.
Other information: Exclusive license owned by the University of Helsinki. Sold already before the Olympic Winter Games in Oslo. The price was 170 Fmk.
Identity card

Identity card
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2526:002
Manuf. and place of prod.: Finnish Literature Society Press, Helsinki
Commissioned by: Organising Committee of the Helsinki Olympic Games
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper
Measurements: height 11.2 cm; width 8.1 cm
Description: Identity card of the 1952 Olympic Games. Yellow, folded. The text: OPAS KAIKKI KISAKYLÄT [Guide for all Olympic villages]. Kaikki kilpailupaikat 6163.
Identity card

Identity card
Category: Printed matter
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0:480:099
Manuf. and place of prod.: Finnish Literature Society Press, Helsinki
Commissioned by: Organising Committee of the Helsinki Olympic Games
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper
Measurements: height 11.2 cm; width 8.1 cm
Description: Identity card of the 1952 Olympic Games. Pink. Number 1519.
Other information: The card belonged to Toivo Armas Mustonen (timekeeper in swimming competitions).
Identity card

Identity card
Category: Printed matter
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0:480:075
Manuf. and place of prod.: Finnish Literature Society Press, Helsinki
Commissioned by: Organising Committee of the Helsinki Olympic Games
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper
Measurements: height 11.2 cm; width 8.1 cm
Description: Identity card of the 1952 Olympic Games. Yellow. Number 5693.
Other information: The card belonged to Kaarlo Taivassalo (maintenance of medical equipment).
Identity card

Identity card
Category: Printed matter
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2370:002
Manuf. and place of prod.: Finnish Literature Society Press, Helsinki
Commissioned by: Organising Committee of the Helsinki Olympic Games
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper
Measurements: height 11.2 cm; width 8.1 cm
Description: Identity card of the 1952 Olympic Games. Light blue. On the cover the text: XV OLYMPIADE HELSINKI 1952 CARTE D’IDENTITE No. 06975 Valide jusqu’au aout 1952. On the back cover: HELSINKI 1952 HELSINGFORS XVe OLYMPIADE HELSINKI. Identity card of Lindy Remigino, Olympic champion in 100 metres and 4 x 100-metre relay.
Identity card

Identity card
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2018:001
Manuf. and place of prod.: Finnish Literature Society Press, Helsinki
Commissioned by: Organising Committee of the Helsinki Olympic Games
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper, plastic covers
Measurements: height 12.6 cm
Description: Dark blue covers with the Olympic rings and the texts: RADIO; XV OLYMPIA Helsinki. Inside a yellow identity card, number 2448.
Other information: The card belonged to a radio crew assistant.
Regulations booklet of identity card

Regulations booklet of identity card
Category: Printed matter
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2370:006
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Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper
Measurements: height 11.2 cm; width 8 cm
Description: The text in the cover: RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE OLYMPIC IDENTITY CARD. On the other side the same regulations in French. Both English and French sections contain 8 pages.
Food coupon

Food coupon
Category: Printed matter
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0:539:008
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Method of prod.:
Material: paper
Measurements: height 5.2 cm; width 9.5 cm
Description: White, on black the Olympic rings and the text: RUOKALIPUKE No 16455 Arvo mk 200:- XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952 r.y.
Food coupon

Food coupon
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0:539:009
Manuf. and place of prod.:
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Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 6 cm; width 12.1 cm
Description: Pink, on black the texts: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952; No 000798; Olympiakylän ravintola; OTANIEMI; LOUNAS
Other information: For use at the socialist countries’ Olympic village at Otaniemi.
Community housing coupons

Community housing coupons
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
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Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 3434
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper
Measurements: height 10.90 cm; width 13.60 cm
Description: Bundle of 10 unused coupons for community housing during the Helsinki Olympic Games. Each coupon entitles to one day of lodging at the school for the blind (Sokeain koulu) in Helsinki. The first coupon is valid from noon of 19 July to noon of 20 July, the last from 28 to 29 July.
Brochure

Brochure
Category: Printed matter
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951–1952
Object number: 3335
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Method of prod.:
Material: paper
Measurements: height 27.50 cm
Description: Eight-page brochure, titled OLYMPIASOIHDUN KUTSU [The Call of the Olympic Torch]. The cover features people entering the Olympic Stadium. Contents: on pages 2–3 the story of the Olympic Games from Athens 1896 to London 1948; on pages 4–5 scenic nature photographs from Finland; on pages 6–7 a fundraising call (“In the summer of 1952 we will need money”). The back cover features the Stadium tower, the Olympic flame and an advertisement of Postisäästöpankki (a Finnish bank).
Suitcase sticker

Suitcase sticker
Category: Printed matter
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2663:070
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Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper
Measurements: diameter 10 cm
Description: Circular. In a brown surrounding band the texts: XV OLYMPIA 1952; HELSINKI HELSINGFORS; SUOMI FINLAND. In the middle on a blue background the Finnish and Olympic flags.
Invitation card

Invitation card
Category: Printed matter
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Year of prod.:
Object number: 3435
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Method of prod.: industrial
Material: paper
Measurements: height 8.50 cm; width 12.40 cm
Description: Yellow invitation card for the ceremony of entry of the Olympic flame to Finland (Olympiasoihdun maahantulojuhla), held on the central sports field of Tornio on Tuesday, 8 July 1952 at 7–8 p.m.
Olympic collection photo scrapbook

Olympic collection photo scrapbook
Category: Printed matter
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Object number: 3331
Manuf. and place of prod.: Denmark
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Material: paper, cardboard
Measurements: height 25.20 cm; width 20.00 cm
Description: Green collector’s scrapbook from Denmark. On the cover the running statue of Paavo Nurmi holding a burning Olympic torch, the text in white: OLYMPIADEN i billeder og tekst af Gunnar Nu Hansen, the Olympic rings and the logo of chewing gum manufacturer Dandy. Contains a complete set of 120 photographs collected from Dandy packs. Each picture is accompanied with explaining text. Drawings of athletes are included on many pages. On the first page a longer Danish text on the 1952 Olympic Games.
Other information: On the inside cover accompanying notes written by the donator of the scrapbook.
Skirt

Skirt
Category: Textiles
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2614b
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handiwork
Material: cotton
Measurements: length 72 cm
Description: Colourful fabric. On the background blue patterns depicting sights of Helsinki, including the Olympic Stadium. Framed four-coloured pictures of people wearing Finnish national costumes. Seam on one side. Rubber band in the waistline.
Other information: Worn with a matching shirt.
Shirt

Shirt
Category: Textiles
Designer:
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Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2614a
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handwork
Material: viscose, wool
Measurements: height 44 cm; width 50 cm
Description: Woman’s shirt with very short sleeves. Round neck. Neck, sleeves and waist lined with light-coloured rib-stitched wool. Colourful fabric. On the background blue patterns depicting sights of Helsinki, including the Olympic Stadium. Four-coloured, framed pictures of people wearing Finnish national costumes.
Other information: Worn with a matching skirt.
Youth volunteer's shirt

Youth volunteer's shirt
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 2695:001a
Manuf. and place of prod.: Kesko Oy
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: cotton
Measurements: length 57 cm
Description: Beige shirt. Short sleeves. Four buttons, two flap-lid pockets. In the neck on the inside the manufacturer’s mark: KESKO OY.
Other information: Youth volunteers wore an outfit including shirt, shorts (or skirt for girls), leather belt, hat, pocket badge and blue-and-white sneaker shoes. The volunteers paid 1,600 Fmk for the outfit. This was half of the actual price, the other half being paid by the Organising Committee.
Youth volunteer's shorts

Youth volunteer's shorts
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 2695:001b
Manuf. and place of prod.: Kesko Oy
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: cotton
Measurements: length 40 cm
Description: Beige shorts. Three fly buttons and two waist buttons. Behind two pockets with buttons. On the sides likewise two pockets.
Other information: Youth volunteers wore an outfit including shirt, shorts (or skirt for girls), leather belt, hat, pocket badge and blue-and-white sneaker shoes. The volunteers paid 1,600 Fmk for the outfit. This was half of the actual price, the other half being paid by the Organising Committee.
Sweatsuit

Sweatsuit
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1988
Manuf. and place of prod.: Suomen Trikoo
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: cotton, wool
Measurements: length 57 cm
Description: Blue and white. A short zipper in the neck. In white letters the word SUOMI. Rib-knit waist, sleeve ends, collar and shoulders. Production mark: Atlas 48.
Other information: Used by Ulla Pokki (later Lanning) who took part in women’s 100 metres and the 4×100-metre relay. The same model was used by the Finnish team at all Olympic Games between 1932 and 1964.
Water polo cap

Water polo cap
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2598:003
Manuf. and place of prod.: George Grose ltd., London, Great Britain
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: cotton
Measurements:
Description: White, blue on the inside (exchanged by turning around), Stitched together from 6 pieces. Manufacturer’s mark: SPUR GEORGE GROSE LTD. NEW BRIDGES ST. LUDGATE CIRCUS LONDON E.C.4. On both sides two cotton straps for tying under the chin. Text in red: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952 and the Olympic rings.
Other information: Spare cap, not used at the Olympic tournament.
Wool mittens

Wool mittens
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2471:003ab
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by: J.G.Sihvola
Method of prod.: handiwork
Material: wool
Measurements:
Description: Coloured knitting. Grey. In the wrist the word HELSINKI in blue and Finnish flags. In the middle a white band with the Olympic rings and the word SUOMI in blue. In the end a white flower.
Other information: Unused pair, attached together.
Wool glove

Wool glove
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2471:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by: J.G. Sihvola, Lahti
Method of prod.: handiwork
Material: wool
Measurements: length 27.5 cm
Description: Coloured knitting. White background with red and blue patterns: blue Olympic rings and a red flame. A left hand glove.

Cap
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952 (uncertain)
Object number: 3471
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handmade
Material: cloth, cotton
Measurements: height 11.50 cm; length 26.50 cm
Description: White cap of a female Olympic youth volunteer. White inside lining, blue cloth marking the folding on top.
Armband

Armband
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2018:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: cotton
Measurements: height 7,6 cm; width 41 cm
Description: White. Text RADIO printed in blue. Small text: Finnish Broadcasting Company Olympic Games S.
Olympic scarf

Olympic scarf
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951–1952
Object number: 3013
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: wool
Measurements: height 60 cm; width 69 cm
Description: Red scarf, with white and brown patterns. In the middle section a part of the Olympic Stadium (including the tower). In the outer frame athlete figures practicing (in repeating sequence) javelin throwing, shot putting, gymnastics, running, discus throwing and cycling.
Olympic scarf

Olympic scarf
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2351:015
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silk
Measurements: height 86 cm; width 90 cm
Description: Light blue background. Blue and white ribbon forming a frame. In the middle the Olympic Stadium surrounded by four athlete figures, two coats of arms, the Olympic flag and the Finnish flag as a flying pennant.
Olympic scarf

Olympic scarf
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2165:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: artificial fibre
Measurements: height 74 cm; width 74 cm
Description: White background. In a rectangular middle section red festoon ornaments intersected by two Finnish flags and two Finnish Lions. In the outer section the coats of arms of Finnish provinces, festoon ornaments and in the four corners the Olympic rings.
Olympic scarf

Olympic scarf
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2942:005
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: artificial fibre
Measurements: height 86 cm; width 86 cm
Description: White background. In the middle a light brown stadium track and a laurel wreath. The stands of the stadium are surrounded with a band of flags of different nations and overshadowed by white figures of runners and javelin throwers. In the four corners the Olympic rings. The texts: OLYMPIA HELSINKI HELSINGFORS.
Olympic scarf

Olympic scarf
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2165:001
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: viscose
Measurements: height 75 cm; width 75 cm
Description: On blue background a maid standing on a map of Finland, the Finnish flag, the Olympic rings with torch and coats of arms of Finnish provinces. The map is adorned with many pictures, including flowers, ships and boats.
Olympic scarf

Olympic scarf
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1472:001
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silk
Measurements: height 91 cm; width 86 cm
Description: On pale yellow background the map of Finland, the Finnish flag, coats of arms of Finnish provinces and a white band with pictures of athletes practicing various sports.
Olympic cloth

Olympic cloth
Olympic cloth
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2793
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silk
Measurements: height 28 cm; width 28 cm
Description: Blue background. The map of Helsinki, with sights and buildings marked with numbers from 1 to 23. The legend in English in a light blue box in the lower left corner under the heading HELSINKI HELSINGFORS 1952.
Olympic cloth

Olympic cloth
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1948–1952
Object number: 1662:003
Manuf. and place of prod.: Tikkurilan Silkki
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: artificial fibre
Measurements: height 20,5 cm; width 21,5 cm
Description: Natural white background. Horse and rider jumping over a wooden fence. In one corner the Olympic rings.
Other information: The production series included similar table cloths depicting a female gymnast, sailing yachts, a football player and a diver.
Olympic cloth

Olympic cloth
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1948–1952
Object number: 1623:004
Manuf. and place of prod.: Tikkurilan Silkki
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: artificial fibre
Measurements: height 21.5 cm; width 21 cm
Description: Natural white background. A javelin thrower wearing a blue shirt with the Finnish flag in the chest.
Other information: The production series included similar table cloths depicting a female gymnast, sailing yachts, a football player and a diver.
Olympic cloth

Olympic cloth
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2942:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: artificial fibre
Measurements: height 23,5 cm; width 23 cm
Description: White background. Flags of several different countries. In two corners the Olympic flag and the year 1952.
Helsinki Olympic Games 1952
Olympic cloth The Sports Museum of Finland

Helsinki Olympic Games 1952
Olympic cloth The Sports Museum of Finland
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1948–1952
Object number: 2942:003
Manuf. and place of prod.: Tikkurilan Silkki
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: artificial fibre
Measurements: height 21.3 cm; width 21.5 cm
Description: Natural white background, the Olympic rings. The Olympic Stadium seen from the air.
Olympic cloth

Olympic cloth
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1662:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: viscose
Measurements: height 18 cm; width 19 cm
Description: White background, patterns in blue. In the middle Cupid with his bow and the phrase “I love you” written in 20 different languages. In all four corners two crossed Finnish flags.The texts: Helsinki; Suomi 1952.
Olympic cloth

Olympic cloth
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.:
Object number: 3189
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: viscose
Measurements: height 76 cm; width 76 cm
Description: Rectangular cloth. Depicting Lapland scenes with reindeers pulling sleds. In the corners Olympic rings and the year 1952.
Olympic cloth

Olympic cloth
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 2165:003
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silk
Measurements: height 29,5 cm; width 26,5 cm
Description: Natural white background. In the middle the Stadium tower surrounded by four blue-cross banners. In the corners pictures of the Velodrome, the Exhibition Hall, the Rowing Stadium and the Swimming Stadium. Framed by a narrow green stripe.
Other information: Also made with a blue and a red stripe.
Handkerchief

helsinki-1952_Handkerchief
Handkerchief
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 3545
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: cloth, silk
Measurements: height 29.00 cm; width 26.00 cm
Description: Whitish handkerchief with blue border containing in white the text: XV OLYMPIA 1952 SUOMI FINLAND. In the middle the Finnish flag and small flags of other nations forming a running track. A burning torch in each corner.
Belt buckle decoration

Belt buckle decoration
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 2695:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: plastic, paper
Measurements: height 2,6 cm; width 4,3 cm
Description: Rectangular shape, rounded corners. Greenish blue. The Olympic Stadium, the Olympic rings and the text HELSINKI 1952 in gold colour.
Other information: Belonged to the outfit of Olympic youth volunteers. The outfit including shirt, shorts (or skirt for girls), leather belt, hat, pocket badge and blue-and-white sneaker shoes. The volunteers paid 1,600 Fmk for the outfit. This was half of the actual price, the other half being paid by the Organising Committee.
Olympic belt

Olympic belt
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2649
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: leather, brass buckle
Measurements: length 91.5 cm; width 3.3 cm
Description: Dark blue. The Olympic rings in repeated relief figures. A rectangular buckle with the Olympic flag and the word HELSINKI.
Other information: Marks in the buckle: THE CENTAUR VRIT. PAT. APP. FOR.
Belonged to the outfit of Olympic officials.
Olympic tie

Olympic tie
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1973
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: viscose
Measurements: height 130 cm; width 10,5 cm
Description: Brown and yellow. The Olympic rings and the year 1952. The arms of the city of Helsinki.
Olympic tie

Olympic tie
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1948–1952
Object number: 1226
Manuf. and place of prod.: VM-solmio
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: viscose
Measurements: height 131.5 cm; width 9 cm
Description: Blue background. Ancient style discus thrower on a pedestal with the text 1952 HELSINKI.
Olympic tie

Olympic tie
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.:
Object number: 3485
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.:
Material: silk
Measurements:
Description: Colourful silk tie, depicting the Olympic rings, Olympic torch and the text: HELSINKI 1952.
Olympic tie

Olympic tie
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 3210:1
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.:
Material: silk
Measurements:
Description: Red tie, depicting the Olympic Stadium, Helsinki Cathedral and the text: Helsinki 1952.
Olympic tie

Olympic tie
Category: Textiles
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1948–1952
Object number: 1314
Manuf. and place of prod.: VM-solmio
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silk
Measurements: height 127 cm; width 9.5 cm
Description: Brown background. Ancient style discus thrower on a pedestal with the text 1952 HELSINKI.
Autographed boxing glove

Autographed boxing glove
Category: Sports implements
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2713:001
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: leather
Measurements: length 28.5 cm
Description: Light brown, tightened on the wrist with white cotton string. White cotton padding on the inside. Covered with autographs.
Other information: Autographed by gold medallists of all ten weight classes at the Olympic Games: Nate Brooks (USA), Pentti Hämäläinen (Finland), Jan Zachara (Czechoslovakia), Aureliano Bolognesi (Italy), Charles Adkins (USA), Zygmunt Chychla (Poland), László Papp (Hungary), Floyd Patterson (USA), Norvel Lee (USA) and Edward Sanders (USA).
3D images of the objectRelay baton

Relay baton
Category: Sports implements
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1951
Object number: 1526:001
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: wood
Measurements: length 31 cm; diameter 3.2 cm; weight 4 g
Description: Lathe-turned hollow baton. Detachable piece at one end.
Other information: Used in relay races at the Olympic Stadium.
Wood sculpture "Sword Dance"

Wood sculpture "Sword Dance"
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0233
Manuf. and place of prod.: Petut Idegede Gede, Indonesia
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handiwork
Material: wood
Measurements: height 42 cm; width 12.8 cm; depth 17.5 cm
Description: Carved from one piece of wood. A man holding a sword against his chest, wearing a loincloth and a turban. Standing on a pedestal of 5.3 cm height.
Other information: Mark under the carving: I Gt. P. Gede DENPASAR. Participated in the art exhibition of the 1952 Olympic Games.
Needle plate

Needle plate
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0980:001
Manuf. and place of prod.: OY G.W.Sohlberg AB
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: aluminium
Measurements: diameter 10 cm
Description: Circular, gold-coloured plate. The Olympic flag surrounded by the coats of arms of ten Finnish provinces. The text in black: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952.
Other information: Manufacturer’s marks: OY G.W. SOHLBERG AB H:KI. Sold for 35 Fmk.
Commemorative tablet

Commemorative tablet
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0478:095
Manuf. and place of prod.: Great Britain (?)
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handiwork
Material: wood, glass, textile fabric
Measurements: height 17 cm; width 16 cm
Description: Framed needlework. On a dark blue fabric background the flag of Great Britain. In white the texts: OLYMPIC GAMES 1952 GREAT BRITAIN.
The fabric is protected by glass and lined with a thin (1 cm) wooden frame. On the backside a wooden support for setting upright on a table and two hooks for hanging on a wall.
Commemorative plate

Commemorative plate
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2234
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: silver plate
Measurements: diameter 7.6 cm
Description: The tower of the Olympic Stadium, the Finnish flag on a pole, the Finnish arms and the text HELSINKI 52.
Other information: Production marks: K & H O/Y ALP
Car hood ornament

Car hood ornament
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 0478:042
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: steel, plastic
Measurements: height 13.3 cm; width 8.2 cm
Description: At the head of a screw-attached metal bar a round plate featuring the Finnish flag and the Olympic flag. The texts: XV OLYMPIA 1952 HELSINKI HELSINGFORS SUOMI FINLAND.
Medal design sketch

Medal design sketch
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer: Finne, Gunnar
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 1771:006 /1771:008
Manuf. and place of prod.: Finne, Gunnar
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handicraft
Material: plaster
Measurements: thickness 4/3 cm; diameter 30 cm
Description: On the obverse in relief the Olympic rings, the text XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952 and an athlete holding a cloth on his shoulder. On the convex reverse side three runners in front of flames.
Other information: Won the III prize in the design competition for Olympic commemorative medal. 35 sketches entered the competition.
Medal design sketch

Medal design sketch
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 1771:007
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handicraft
Material: plaster
Measurements: thickness 2.8 cm; diameter 30 cm
Description: In relief the Olympic rings and two crossed torches.
Other information: Participated in the design competition for Olympic commemorative medal. 35 sketches entered the competition.
Medal design sketch

Medal design sketch
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 1771:005ab
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handicraft
Material: plaster
Measurements: thickness 2.2 cm; diameter 31 cm
Description: On the obverse in relief two runners, a javelin thrower, a shot putter, the Olympic rings and the text XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI. On the reverse two horse riders and the year 1952.
Other information: Participated in the design competition for Olympic commemorative medal. 35 sketches entered the competition.
Medal design sketch

Medal design sketch
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 1771:009
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handicraft
Material: plaster
Measurements: thickness 2 cm; diameter 30.5 cm
Description: In relief the text XV OLYMPIA, the Olympic rings turned upside down and an athlete carrying torch and wearing a shirt with the flag of Finland on the chest.
Other information: Participated in the design competition for Olympic commemorative medal. 35 sketches entered the competition.
Medal design sketch

Medal design sketch
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 1771:004ab
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handicradt
Material: plaster
Measurements: thickness 2.5 cm; diameter 29.5/30.5 cm
Description: On the obverse in relief a javelin thrower, the Olympic rings and the texts: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952. On the reverse heads of two laurel-wreathed youths.
Other information: The designer used the pseudonym “Wreathed youth”. Participated in the design competition for Olympic commemorative medal. 35 sketches entered in the competition.
Medal design sketch

Medal design sketch
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 1771:001ab
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handicraft
Material: plaster
Measurements: thickness 2.7 cm; diameter 30 cm
Description: On the obverse in relief a male and a female head, engraved the text: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952. On the reverse in relief a running man carrying a torch, engraved Olympic rings.
Other information: Participated in the design competition for Olympic commemorative medal. 35 sketches entered the competition.
Medal design sketch

Medal design sketch
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer: Räsänen, Kauko
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 1771:003ab
Manuf. and place of prod.: Räsänen, Kauko
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handicraft
Material: plaster
Measurements: thickness 3 cm; diameter 30 cm
Description: Yellowish paint. On the obverse in relief a male and a female figure holding small torches, the Olympic rings and the text XV OLYMPIA. On the reverse the Olympic Stadium, laurel-wreathed heads and the texts HELSINKI 1952 HELSINGFORS.
Other information: Winner of the design competition for Olympic commemorative medal. 35 sketches entered the competition.
Medal design sketch

Medal design sketch
Category: Art works and decorative objects
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951
Object number: 1771:010
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: handicraft
Material: plaster
Measurements: thickness 3 cm; diameter 31 cm
Description: In relief the text XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI 1952 and hurdlers running in the Olympic Stadium. Full of little holes.
Other information: Participated in the design competition for Olympic commemorative medal. 35 sketches entered the competition.
Olympic stamp

Olympic stamp
Category: postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer: Ronkanen, Aimo
Vol. of production (copies): 1,611,140
Year of prod.: 1951–1952
Object number: 1526:007
Manuf. and place of prod.: The Finnish Post
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 2.5 cm; width 3.5 cm
Description: Red. A swimming diver in the air. The Olympic rings and the texts: XV OLYMPIA 1952; SUOMI FINLAND; 12 + 2 mk.
Other information: Valid until the end of 1962. Date of issue: 16 November 1951.
Olympic stamp

Olympic stamp
Category: postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer: Wirkkala, Tapio
Vol. of production (copies): 1,654,110
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 1526:009
Manuf. and place of prod.: The Finnish Post
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 2.5 cm; width 3.5 cm
Description: Green stamp featuring two football players fighting for the ball, the Olympic rings and the text: SUOMI XV OLYMPIA 1952 FINLAND 15 + 2 MK.
Other information: The stamp was issued on 15 February 1951 and was valid until the end of 1962. Made by Note Press of the Bank of Finland.
Olympic stamp

Olympic stamp
Category: postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer: Wirkkala, Tapio
Vol. of production (copies): 1,720,250
Year of prod.:
Object number: 1526:006
Manuf. and place of prod.: The Finnish Post
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: length 3.5 cm; height 2.4 cm; width 4.8 cm
Description: Brown, on the background the Olympic rings and a silhouette of four Ancient Greek runners. On the foreground a modern male runner. The texts: XV OLYMPIA 1952; SUOMI FINLAND; 25 + 4 mk.
Other information: Valid until the end of 1962. Date of issue: 15 February 1952.
Olympic stamp

Olympic stamp
Category: postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer: Hammarsten-Jansson, Signe; Jysky, Gustaf Adolf
Vol. of production (copies): 1,708,130
Year of prod.: 1951–1952
Object number: 1526:008
Manuf. and place of prod.: The Finnish Post
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 3.5 cm; width 2.5 cm
Description: Blue. The tower of the Olympic Stadium seen from the south curve stands. Olympic rings and the texts: XV OLYMPIA 1952; SUOMI FINLAND; 20 + 3 mk.
Other information: Valid until the end of 1962. Date of issue: 16 November 1951.
Postcard

Postcard
Category: postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer: TP
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2478:002
Manuf. and place of prod.: SKSK
Commissioned by: Olympiakuva Oy
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 10.3 cm; width 14.8 cm
Description: Colour picture of the Finnish Parliament House in Helsinki. In the upper left corner the Olympic rings; on the backside the text: SUOMI-FINLAND OLYMPIA-KUVA OY XV Olympia Helsinki 1952 r.y.
Postcard

Postcard
Category: postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2478:001
Manuf. and place of prod.: SKSK
Commissioned by: Olympiakuva Oy
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 10.3 cm; width 14.8 cm
Description: Colour picture of the Pitkäsilta street bridge in Helsinki. In the upper left corner the Olympic rings. On the reverse side the texts: SUOMI-FINLAND OLYMPIA-KUVA OY XV Olympia Helsinki 1952 r.y.
Postcard

Postcard
Category: postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer: TP
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1959
Object number: 0:528:004
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 14 cm; width 8.9 cm
Description: Colour picture of a discus thrower. In the lower edge the text: HELSINKI 1952. Signature: TP.
Postcard

Postcard
Category: postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer: TP
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1959
Object number: 0:528:001
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 14 cm; width 8.9 cm
Description: Colour picture of a pole vaulter clearing a bar. In the lower edge the text: HELSINKI 1952. Signature: TP
Postcard

Postcard
Category: postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer: TP
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1959
Object number: 0:528:003
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 14 cm; width 8.9 cm
Description: Colour picture of a javelin thrower. In the lower edge the text: HELSINKI 1952. Signature: TP
Postcard

Postcard
Category: postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 2478:003
Manuf. and place of prod.: SKSK
Commissioned by: Olympiakuva Oy
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 10.3 cm; width 14.8 cm
Description: Colour picture of the Bank of Finland and the Cathedral of Helsinki. In the upper left corner the Olympic rings. On the reverse side the texts: SUOMI-FINLAND OLYMPIA-KUVA OY XV Olympia Helsinki 1952 r.y.
Postcard

Postcard
Category: postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer: TP
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1959
Object number: 0:528:002
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 14 cm; width 8.9 cm
Description: Colour picture of a female diver. Behind her the flags of Finland, Denmark and Sweden. In the upper edge the text: HELSINKI 1952. Signature: TP.
Envelope

Envelope
Category: postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1526:005
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: lenght 16 cm; height 11.2 cm
Description: A light-coloured envelope. Printed in the left lower corner is a picture of an athlete carrying the Olympic torch in front of the Olympic Stadium, with the text: HELSINKI 1952. The envelope has four stamps: a brown one with runners; a blue one with the Olympic Stadium; a green one with two football players; and a red one with a gymnast. Two postmarks.
Other information: The stamps were designed by Tapio Wirkkala, Gustaf Adolf Jysky, Signe Hammarsten-Jansson and Aimo Ronkanen. They were valid until the end of 1962.
Postcard

Postcard
Category: postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: –1952
Object number: 2643:013
Manuf. and place of prod.: Commissioned by:
Veljekset Karhumäki Oy
Method of prod.: printed
Material: paper
Measurements: height 8.6 cm; width 13.7 cm
Description: Black and white aerial photograph of the Olympic Village at Käpylä. The text: XV OLYMPIA HELSINKI OLYMPIA KYLÄ OLYMPIC VILLAGE
Postcard

Postcard
Category: Postcards, stamps, envelopes and postmarks
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1951–1952
Object number: 3342
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: cardboard
Measurements: height 8.00 cm; width 14.00 cm
Description: Folding mechanical postcard. On the front a picture of the Finnish flag and postmark from the opening day of the Olympic Games (19 July 1952). Contains four stamps, featuring a runner, football players, the Olympic Stadium and a diver. The card depicts a torchbearer running on Earth globe, the Stadium tower and the text: Tervehdys 19.7.1952 Helsingin XV:s Olympialaisista.
Box of Olympic Stadium miniature model

Box of Olympic Stadium miniature model
Category: Miniature models
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1952
Object number: 2164:003
Manuf. and place of prod.: Oy Framea Ab
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: cardboard
Measurements: height 13.5 cm; width 19.7 cm
Description: A light grey box. The lid features the Finnish flag, the Olympic rings and a black and white picture of the miniature model inside. On the long edge of the box a text in black: SUOMI Oy FRAMEA Ab HELSINKI.
Other information: Contained a metal miniature model of the Helsinki Olympic Stadium.
Box of Olympic Stadium miniature model

Box of Olympic Stadium miniature model
Category: Miniature models
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1786:004ab
Manuf. and place of prod.: Oy Framea Ab
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: cardboard
Measurements: height 3 cm; width 14.6 cm; depth 9.9 cm
Description: A white box. The lid is blue with the Finnish flag, the Olympic rings and the text OLYMPIA HELSINKI HELSINGFORS 1952.
Other information: Contained a plastic miniature model of the Helsinki Olympic Stadium.
Miniature model (Olympic Stadium)

Miniature model (Olympic Stadium)
Category: Miniature models
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1786:003ac
Manuf. and place of prod.: Framea Oy
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: plastic
Measurements: height 5.5 cm; width 13.6 cm; depth 9.1 cm
Description: Plastic. On a blue pedestal a gold-coloured plate with the Olympic rings and the text: OLYMPIA 1952 HELSINKI HELSINGFORS. The Stadium is white except for the tracks and the infield, which are green, brown and gold. The tower and the stadium roof are detachable.
Other information: Included is a white box. The lid of the box is blue with the Finnish flag, the Olympic rings and the text OLYMPIA HELSINKI HELSINGFORS 1952.
Miniature model (Olympic Stadium)

Miniature model (Olympic Stadium)
Category: Miniature models
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–1952
Object number: 1786:001ab
Manuf. and place of prod.: Framea Oy
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: metal mixture, enamel
Measurements: height 5.5 cm; width 13.6 cm; depth 9.1 cm
Description: Elliptical. The Olympic Stadium with green infield. The tower is detachable. In a plate the text: OLYMPIA 1952 HELSINKI HELSINGFORS.
Other information: A box is included. There is also a cheaper plastic version of the model.
Athlete figurines

Athlete figurines
Category: Miniature models
Designer:
Vol. of production (copies):
Year of prod.: 1950–
Object number: 0478:011
Manuf. and place of prod.:
Commissioned by:
Method of prod.: industrial
Material: textile, cardboard, plastic
Measurements: The box: height 15.5 cm, width 22 cm
Description: A blue cardboard box containing 10 little athlete figurines. Each athlete is practising a different sport. The athletes stand on a pedestal which has the Olympic rings on one side and the text HELSINKI 1952 on the other side.
Other information: There are 9 additional separate athlete figurines.