Ski racing suit

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Mick Tighe skiing in the Scottish Cross Country Championships in Aviemore in the 1980’s
Ski racing suit
The label on the suit sleeve.
Description
Blue all in one ski racing suit. Long white front zip.Red and white flash above wrist.Elasticated neck, ankle and wrist cuffs.
Inscription description
Cloth triangle on sleeve with inscription “KANDAHAR” and a ski pole. Laundry label inside and “NORSK FABRIKAT” on another label
Acquisition Method:
Donated by Mick Tighe
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
Founder of the Scottish Mountain Heritage Collection, Mick Tighe, was a Royal Marine Commando back in the 1970’s and became part of the Marine’s cross country ski team. Being reasonably fit and able to ski was one of the pre-requisites of joining the team, but it was essential to look good of course!! With that in mind, Mick bought this racing suit at a shop in Narvik around 1974. It did the trick as he won a few races in it!
Object Production
Production Place:
Norway
Materials:
nylon
Maker:
Kandahar
Colour:
blue, red and white
Dimensions:
124(l) x 40(w) cms
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
05/04/2012
Administration
Accession Number:
987.2012.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
05/04/2012
ID:
1
Category:

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