Fuel cell
Cylindrical fuel canister for the 1976 Olympic flame.
- Accession Number 2004.86
- Date 1976
- Materials cardboard, metal
- Measurements 14 cm
Historical context
This fuel canister for the 1976 Olympic flame is an intriguing object. Featuring the colors and emblem of the edition, it respects the graphic charter created by Georges Huel and Pierre-Yves Pelletier. These details testify to the care taken with the graphic identity of these games.
The fuel used to feed the flame is a mixture of olive oil, additives and a smoke cartridge capable of burning for at least 10 minutes without going out...
- Accession Number 2004.86
- Date 1976
- Materials cardboard, metal
- Measurements 14 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Paul Larue, 2004.086
Photo by Victor Diaz Lamich
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