Askjem Wooden Skis

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Skis
Skis
cross country ski section
Description
Pair of ‘Askjem’ wooden cross country skis with ‘Grashoppa’ cable bindings.
Inscription description
Large red, cream and blue striped letter “A” with “ASKJEM” written across it on tip. “KURANT TUR SKI 200 6095” in middle of ski and a gold star with “MADE IN NORWAY” at end of ski. “GRASSHOPPA MADE IN NORWAY” and a picture of a grass hopper on bindings.
Acquisition Method:
Purchased by Mick Tighe in Narvik, Norway
Number of Objects:
1 pair
Related Items:
Provenance:
Object Production
Production Place:
Norway
Materials:
wood, metal
Maker:
Askjem
Colour:
Dark brown with cream edge.
Dimensions:
200(l) cms At widest part 7(w) cms
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
777.2009.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
23/01/2009
ID:
1
Category:

Skiing/sledging
Location
Location:
Bohuntin
Current Location
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007