2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games Collection

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2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games Collection

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Collection of objects and documents from the 17th Commonwealth Games held in Manchester from the 25th July to 4th August 2002.

Details

Category:
Local History
Object Number:
Y2004.17
type:
collection of objects and archives
credit:
Gift of Manchester City Council

Parts

2003 Commonwealth Games tie

2003 Commonwealth Games tie

neck tie; official merchandise of the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games; bears the image of the Kit the Kat mascot.

Dark Green textile tie with light blue paw prints on and embroidered 'Kit' detail. Plastic hook and labelling/barcode attached to top of tie.

Materials:
textile and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2004.17.3
type:
neck tie
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Commemorative Bum Bag for Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay

Commemorative Bum Bag for Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay

Bum bag commemorating the Queen's Jubilee baton relay, which preceded the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Materials:
metal (unknown) and synthetic textile
Object Number:
Y2004.17.4
type:
memorabilia
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Kit the Kat Soft Toy

Soft toy of Kit the Kat, the mascot of the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Measurements:
overall: 85 mm x 125 mm x 180 mm,
Materials:
synthetic textile and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2004.17.11
type:
memorabilia
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Wash towel

Wash towel

Wash towel, made by Christy's Droylsden, for the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Object Number:
Y2004.17.12
type:
towel
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Set of two Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games face towels with embroidered logo

Set of two Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games face towels with embroidered logo, in original packaging.

Object Number:
Y2004.17.13
type:
towel
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Manchester Commonwealth Games Keyring

A 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games keyring with 'Crew 2002' logo.

Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 41 mm x 72 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2004.17.16
type:
memorabilia
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Manchester Commonwealth Games Keyring

A 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games keyring featuring the Kit mascot and the caption 'Hit up the Games!'.

Measurements:
overall: 3 mm x 33 mm x 78 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2004.17.17
type:
memorabilia
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

"0 Days" Manchester Commonweath Games Badge

'0 days to the games' pin badge from 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games, on original card mount.

Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 48 mm x 80 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and cardboard
Object Number:
Y2004.17.18
type:
memorabilia
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

"200 Days" Manchester Commonwealth Game Badge

'200 days to the games' badge from 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games, on original card mount.

Materials:
metal (unknown) and cardboard
Object Number:
Y2004.17.19
type:
memorabilia
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Manchester Commonwealth Games Badge

'Choose It ' volunteer's badge from Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Measurements:
overall: 3 mm 33 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2004.17.21
type:
memorabilia
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Manchester Commonwealth Games Carrier Bag

Official carrier bag from the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Measurements:
overall: 1 mm x 400 mm x 460 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2004.17.33
type:
memorabilia
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
t-shirt with the official logo

t-shirt with the official logo

t-shirt with the official logo of 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games

Materials:
Grey short sleeved T-shirt.
Object Number:
Y2004.17.34
type:
t-shirt
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games banner

2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games banner

banner; 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games banner with the caption 'The Spirit of Friendship Festival'.

Object Number:
Y2004.17.36
type:
banner
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games streetlight banner

Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games streetlight banner

banner; streetlight banner from the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Measurements:
.5 m x 2.5 m,
Materials:
Yellow banner with blue and white writing
Object Number:
Y2004.17.37
type:
banner
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
2002 Commonwealth Games tie

2002 Commonwealth Games tie

neck tie; commemorative neck tie; official merchandise of the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games; bears the official logo

Object Number:
Y2004.17.39
type:
neck tie
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Manchester Commonwealth Games Badge

A circular yellow badge from the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Measurements:
overall: 5 mm 45 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2004.17.40
type:
memorabilia
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Manchester Commonwealth Games Official Pass

Official pass for the closing ceremony of the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Measurements:
overall: 2 mm x 108 mm x 207 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
Y2004.17.41
type:
ticket
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
Dress rehearsal ticket from 2002 Commonwealth Games

Dress rehearsal ticket from 2002 Commonwealth Games

ticket for dress rehearsal for the opening ceremony for the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Object Number:
Y2004.17.43
type:
ticket
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ticket for netball events at Commonwealth Games

Ticket for netball events at Commonwealth Games

ticket for the netball events at the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Object Number:
Y2004.17.44
type:
ticket
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

"100 Days" Manchester Commonwealth Games Badge

'100 days to the Games' pin badge from Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games, on original card mount.

Materials:
metal (unknown) and cardboard
Object Number:
Y2004.17.45
type:
memorabilia
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Replica Queen's Jubilee Relay Baton

Replica baton produced by Cadbury's to commemorate the Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay which took place in advance of the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Measurements:
overall: 38 mm x 350 mm x 50 mm,
Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y2004.17.47
type:
memorabilia
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem
costume accessory; disco ball wand

costume accessory; disco ball wand

costume accessory; disco ball wand, used in the opening ceremony of the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Materials:
plastic , wood and metal
Object Number:
Y2004.17.48
type:
wand
Trousers worn at the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

Trousers worn at the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

trousers; part of a suit worn by a placard bearer in the opening ceremony of the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Object Number:
Y2004.17.49
type:
trousers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony jacket

Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony jacket

jacket; part of a suit worn by a placard bearer in the opening ceremony of the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Object Number:
Y2004.17.50
type:
jacket
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games streetlight banner

Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games streetlight banner

banner; streetlight banner from 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.

Materials:
yellow banner with white writing
Object Number:
Y2004.17.51
type:
banner
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Manchester Commonwealth Games Keyring

Keyring from the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games; shows the Kit the Kat mascot somersaulting.

Measurements:
overall: 3 mm x 50 mm x 82 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2004.17.52
type:
memorabilia
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Manchester Commonwealth Games Keyring

2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games keyring; depicts the Games' mascot, Kit the Kat, playing hockey.

Measurements:
overall: 3 mm x 52 mm x 75 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y2004.17.53
type:
memorabilia
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem