Winter Olympics Ski Fashion, circa 1980
Abstract
A poster designed by Jacques Parker for the 1980 Winter Olympics about the evolution of ski fashions over time, emphasizing the advances linked to DuPont, the poster design with a rectangular blue background with diagonal yellow band with skiers traveling upwards (as if climbing a mountain), each dressed in different gear ranging from the most modern worn by the top figure to the most vintage worn by the bottom figure.
Dates
- circa 1980
Creator
- Parker, W. Jacques (Person)
Extent
From the File: 1 Items (24 x 20 inches)
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of photographs, artist tools, climbing tools, biographical clippings, articles, artowrk, and photographs.
Dimensions
16 by 23 inches overall, 9 ¾ by 16 inches sight
General
Signature/Markings: Signed in design lower left behind skier’s foot, design credited to Jacque Parker lower right, poster reads “Winter Olympics Ski Fashions 1979-80. 50 Years of Progress in Style and Function …DuPont Made the Difference”
Creator
- Parker, W. Jacques (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository