Name/TitleMedal Tape: Glasgow 2014
About this objectSmall roll of red medal tape, pinned, used during the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Period2010s
Medium and MaterialsOrganic, textile
MeasurementsDia: 48 x H: 24 mm
Subject and Association KeywordsCommonwealth Games
Subject and Association Keywordsvoluntary work, volunteering
Subject and Association DescriptionPart of a donation from Katherine Hollands, a 2014 Commonwealth Games volunteer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Commonwealth_Games:
Approximately 12,500 volunteers were hired for the Games out of over 50,000 applicants, which was more than the number who applied for Melbourne 2006 and Manchester 2002. The army of volunteers enlisted to help during the Games were known as Clyde-siders. The uniforms for the volunteers were created by the outdoor clothing manufacturer Trespass.
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypeAccessory
Object numberGWL-2015-58-17
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved