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Paperweight;Karen Magnussen Collection;All Items Copyright Canada Sports Hall of Fame


Karen Magnussen Collection

Name / TitlePaperweight
CollectionKaren Magnussen Collection
Object IDX980.1885.1
ProvenancePaperweight from the 1972 World Championships.
Diameter8.128
Description

Circular domed shaped paperweight with gold background. A 1972 stamp is in the middle with the words "WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - CHAMPIONNAT MONDIAL-MARCH 6-12 CALGARY" around the edge. In the centre is a purple stamp with two silhouette pairs skaters.

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This black and white photograph shows figure skater Karen Magnussen (second from left) signing an autograph on a plane. A newspaper clipping attached to the back of the photograph reads:
This formal head shot of Karen Magnussen shows the figure skater smiling for the camera. A caption below the photograph reads:
This black and white photograph shows figure skater Karen Magnussen waving from the ice. Magnussen is wearing a long-sleeved skating outfit with decorative elements around the shoulders and chest area. She is wearing a medal around her neck.
Coloured photograph of Karen Magnussen on the ice posing. She is in a red skating costume. Written on the back in blue pen is
This photograph of Karen Magnussen shows the figure skater performing a spiral on the ice. Magnussen is wearing a red skating costume. She has signed the photograph on the lower left corner. This is a colour photograph that was made into a postcard.
This action shot of Karen Magnussen shows the figure skater in mid-jump during a skating routine. Many spectators can be seen in the stands. A spotlight is falling on Magnussen, who is wearing a long-sleeved white skating outfit and white skates. This image was captured on a black and white negative.
This black and white formal photograph of Karen Magnussen shows the figure skater posing on the ice. Magnussen is wearing a skating dress with beadwork around the neckline. Magnussen's autograph, in the bottom left corner reads:
Pin in the shape of a circle with a red K in the centre against a dark blue background. A Russian word is to the right side.
Lapel pin in the shape of a shield with gold border. A white figure is in the midst of a fountain on a turquoise background. Red banner at the bottom with the wording
Pin in the shape of an oval and divided into quarters. Each quarter represents a sport: equestrian, running, swimming and fencing. Russian wording around the edge of the pin in black.
Lapel pin in the shape of a shield with silver background. In the middle is a small round gold medallion with a speed skater in the centre. Olympic symbol at top reads :
Lapel pin round in shape with a woman's head and arms holding a bowl up to the sun. Wording around outside of pin reads:
Pin in the shape of a rectangle with a cogged wheel at the bottom. Above is a discus thrower. Russian wording is at the bottom.
Red satin ribbon with two crests attached. The first badge is white with a red border. In the middle is a maple leaf and Olympic rings underneath. The second badge is black with a red maple leaf. In the middle of the leaf is a design of a winged skate. Underneath is a banner with the word:
Lapel pin in the shape of a shield with gold, red, green, black and white background. Coat of arms that has three pine trees, water and sun. Crossed hammers are in center. Wording at the top reads:
Pin is oval shape with two figure skaters and
Lapel pin in a nondescript shape with gold border. There is a gold figure in the centre of a fountain in front of five pine trees and castle. There is a red banner at the bottom with lettering:
Long gold ribbon with 23 lapel pins attached to it.
Pin round and silver in colour with a hockey goalie in the middle. There is wording around the edge of the pin:
Pin in the shape of a rectangle with an orange background. On the front are gold and white buildings. Wording in the upper right hand corner reads:
Black enamelled pin with the shape of a mountain top and a speed skate underneath.
Felt crest in the shape of a shield and attached to a red ribbon. On top of the shield is a crown. In the middle are various pieces of sport equipment. The wording above the equipment is embroidered:
Antiqued silver coloured pin in the form of a mountain scene with a pick and suspended gondola. Japanese characters at bottom.
Pin in the shape of a square with gold, orange, and white colours. On the front of the pin is the image of a church. At the bottom is wording in Russian.
Pin in the shape of a shield with white enamel background and a stylized figure with a skate blade behind. Japanese characters are at the top.
Lapel pin in the shape of a square with gold border. A cream pyramid with a gold circle over the peak is on a turquoise background. Wording in gold at top of pin:
Gold pin with a stylized fountain in centre. Lettering around outside:
Lapel pin with a dark red background and white beer stein in centre. Gold wording around edge:
Pin in the shape of a yellow happy face.
Pin in the shape of a square with a white background and gold skate blade and border.
Circular gold medal with the title
White satin banner suspended from a silver rod. Gold cord attached to rod. Japanese Olympic symbol printed in centre with
Antiqued silver pin in the shape of shield with mountains and a pick. There are flowers along bottom right. Japanese characters along bottom left.
Pin in the shape of a square with a turquoise background. On the front is a multi-coloured drum and gold lettering around edge of pin.
Lapel pin in the shape of an arch with flat bottom, a gold border and white background. Scene of a sun above water in gold and dark blue. Wording at the bottom reads:
Lapel pin in the shape of a bear with gold background. Wording in the middle reads:
Pin in the shape of a shield with laurel leaves along the edge. Crest in centre is the German flag in black, red and yellow. An image of runner is on the front of the flag. Wording at the top reads
Red satin ribbon with four crests. The first is rectangular with light blue felt. A snowflake design is in the centre.
Lapel pin in the shape of a rectangle with beige background. In the middle is a black and gold fountain. Gold wording at the top and bottom reads:
Wide red satin ribbon with four badges attached. The first badge is white with a bright green border. In the middle is a yellow and red torch. Above is a red circle, white snowflake and the Olympic rings with the embroidery:
Lapel pin in an oval shape with white background. On the front is a gold Coat of Arms design. At the bottom is a gold skate over a yellow and red enamelled background.
Pin in the shape of a modern building. Overhead is a blue sky and the image of a female face. Russian wording sits underneath the building.
Lapel pin in the shape of a parallelogram overlapping an oval shape. The oval area represents a black and green track. The parallelogram is red, gold and blue with a floral design in the upper left hand corner. A white
Lapel pin in the shape of a chick bird and musical note. The bird is yellow and the note is dark blue. Japanese characters on musical note.
Lapel pin is the shape of a shield with the colours blue, turquoise and copper. There is a reclining figure of a man holding a scale over water motif. Wording at the top reads:
Lapel pin in the shape of a square with gold border. A cream pyramid with a gold circle over the peak is on a blue background. Wording in gold at the top of the pin reads:
Circular domed shaped paperweight with gold background. A 1972 stamp is in the middle with the words
Lapel pin in the shape of a circle with a red triangular shape pointing downward in the middle. A laurel wreath surrounds the edge of the pin. An eternal flame motif is at top of triangle and the wording in the center is
Circular silver medal. In the centre is the Olympic rings with the year
Square silver lapel pin with red, white and black details. There is a Viking ship with Russian lettering above and to the right in two styles.
Lapel pin in the shape of a triangle with a gold, red, white and green background.
Pin in the shape of a square. On the front is a red Viking boat with a white flag. Russian wording on both the top and left edge of the pin.
Lapel pin shaped like a figure skate with a bell suspended by a purple cord. The bell is painted with enamel paint in red, yellow and green.
Lapel pin in the shape of an arch with flat bottom and gold border. There is a figure in water with red and gold designs. Around the figure in water is the wording:
Lapel pin with background colours of gold, turquoise, peacock blue, white, green and red. Two pine trees on an island with a sail boat behind. Wording at top and bottom reads :
Pin in the shape of a white happy face. Wording at the edge of the pin reads:
Pin with oversized red circle on white background. There is a stylized skater in the circle. Wording under circle reads:
Corn husk figure in the form of a peasant woman. A bundle of twigs are on her back and she has one hand to her head and the other on her waist. In her left hand she is holding a longer walking stick. A red and white tag is attached marked with a bird symbol and reads:
Gold pin of kangaroo sitting on Olympic rings.
Lapel pin in the shape of a circle. There is an image of a bobsled team racing and half of a Union Jack at lower right edge.
Tie clip is in the shape of a diamond with a small red star at the top. In the middle is a male figure skater. The letter
Lapel pin in the shape of a shield with a silver, white and dark peacock blue background within another circle. A stylized fountain is inside the shield. Wording at top reads:
Gold pin on blue, red and white ribbon. It has a stylized single line relief of a leaf with concentric rings around it. Wording around the edge says:
Lapel pin round with high relief of leaf with skate blade. Wording around the edge reads:
Handsewn pink skating costume with matching vest. The bodice of the outfit has pearls and beads sewn in a set pattern on the chest area. Long sleeves have pieces of elastic at the cuff which are meant to go over a finger to hold the costume in place. Two tiered flounce to form a skirt like effect. The costume has a high neck at front but low 'V' back zipper closing. The vest has three hook closures and matches the sleeves.
Lapel pin in the shape of an oval with a turquoise background and silver border. In the centre is a swirling design of a figure skate. There is wording at the top and bottom:
A red figure skating dress. Open neckline and a piece of cloth (collar) dangling from the outside/neckline.
Small silver pin. Half is blue and half is white in centre with linear design in silver. Wording around edge:
Broad lapel pin in the shape of a shield with an orange background. Man holding hammer is in the centre. Wording at the top and bottom reads:
Bottle opener in the shape of a gold medal. The front has the five Olympic rings. Written on the front is:
Pin in the shape of a rectangle. On the front is a grey elephant and black seal. Underneath the elephant is gold lettering in Russian.
Lapel pin circular with beige, black, green background and red lettering. Stylized mountains, trees and fountain are in the centre. Wording around outside says:
Pin in the shape of a rectangle with rounded corners at the top. On the front is a horse pulling a sleigh against a white background. Gold Russian wording is on a red banner at bottom.
Red triangular banner with white cord trim around the edge and a tassel at the bottom. In the middle is a badge depicting a hammer and sickle with wheat sheaves. Russian wording on ribbon and on back of banner. There are 24 lapel pins are attached to the banner.
Deep burgundy velvet palette with 28 lapel pins attached.
Lapel pin in the shape of skate with Japanese flag and laurel wreath. The flag is white with a red circle in the middle. The wording at the bottom:
Pin in the shape of a rectangle. In the middle are five snow flakes. Below is a skate blade. Russian wording at top and
Lapel pin oval shaped with white background. On the front is a gold Coat of Arms design. At the bottom is a gold skate over yellow and red enamelled background.
Pin in the shape of a rectangle. Silver skate blade against a grey background is at the bottom. A linear design in silver on red background is in the centre. There are initials at top:
Lapel pin in the shape of a circle with a yellow background and gold border. The fountain in the middle is coloured gold. Wording around bottom edge reads:
Tie clip in the shape of a star. The star has a gold border and red enamel inside. In the centre is the hammer and sickle as in the Soviet Union flag.
Lapel pin in the shape of Snoopy the dog. Snoopy is white and wearing a red and white hat. Wording at the bottom is gold on blue background and reads:
Gold coloured pin in the shape of a broken end of a ski. Japanese symbol in centre with
Pin in with an oversized red circle at top and Olympic rings underneath on a white background. It is marked at bottom:
Circular gold medal with an inscription that says
Pin in the shape of Japan with multi-coloured Olympic rings and
Lapel pin in the shape of Japan with a scene of a tower with clouds and trees inside. A man in front of a control panel in on the left. Below on left is a small building suspended by a chain.
A tie clip in the shape of a blue flag with a white oval that has a maple leaf and Olympic rings in the centre.
Lapel pin in the shape of a shield with gold, black, turquoise, yellow, red and green background. Coat of arms showing mountains, sun, squirrel and three pine trees. Wording at top
Pin in shape of Japanese flag with skate through the middle. The flag is white with a red circle.
Pin in the shape of a circle half white and half blue. On the white side is an eternal flame design and on the blue side is
Pin in the shape of a rectangle with a gold bell in foreground. A white building is in background with red sky. Russian wording is at the bottom.
Black pin in form of a backward check mark with small gold circle in centre showing the eternal flame.
Lapel pin in the shape of a triangle with blue and white background. In the centre are two distorted figures. Around the outside are the words:
Copper lapel pin. In the centre is a fountain with a heart on top.
Gold coloured lapel pin in shape of Olympic rings.
Lapel pin in the shape of a rectangle. There is the image of a ski jumper in red on a white background. Green banner across top. Wording on top
Lapel pin in the shape of a circle with a red triangular shape pointing downward in the middle. A laurel wreath surrounds the edge of the pin. An eternal flame motif is at top of triangle and the wording in the center is
A circular gold medal. The front of the medal depicts two Greeks with their arms outstretched. One is holding a torch. Above them is a star and a three diamond shaped designs. Written underneath is the word:
Pin in the shape of a rectangle. It is silver with red lettering in Russian in the upper left hand corner. A black border at bottom has silver lettering. In the middle is a star design against a textured background.
Pin is in the shape of a square. The image of a female figure skater is on the front. A red
Lapel pin in the shape of a circle with a dark blue background. In the middle is a skate and three crowns in middle and
Pin with the arrangement of small blue cubes with a red star in the middle. Wording at bottom:
Pin is in the shape of a rectangle representing the old Russian Soviet Union flag. A white banner wraps along the bottom and right edge of the flag. There is a light blue stripe on the left edge of the pin. In the middle of the pin are the faces of a man and woman on a red background. A hammer, sickle, and star are in the upper left hand corner.
Crest in the shape of an acorn with red felt backing. In the middle is a figure skate. Above the skate is the name of the arena in green:
Black enamelled pin with the shape of a mountain top and a speed skate underneath.
Pin in the shape of a snowman holding a torch. The snowman is silver while the torch is blue and the flame red.
Lapel pin with a bronze background with dark peacock and white colours on top. Square abstract ocean scene with the wording:
Lapel pin in the shape of a rectangle. The cream coloured background has a turquoise fountain. Wording at the bottom reads:
Bronze coloured figurine of a girl skating. The figurine is only an outline of a girl and is propped on a circular base. A small shield sits on the base.
Lapel pin in the shape of a square with gold border. A cream pyramid with a gold circle over the peak is on a blue background. Wording in gold at the top of the pin reads:
Pin in the shape of a square with a red background. On the front is a golden coloured building and Russian wording in red on top of the building.
Lapel pin in the shape of a rectangle with a silver finish. Relief of figure skater with Japanese characters at the bottom.
Crest is in the shape of a shield. A red line outlines the crest. In the centre is the image of a castle with a star on top. The letter
Pin in the form of circle with a banner at the top. The image of Japan in green with a gold skate blade on top is in the circle. The wording at the top of the pin reads:
Pin is in shape of a circle with a red fan banner at the top. In the middle is a small church. Edge of the pin is blue with white circles.
Crest in the shape of a shield with red and white embroidery. A diagonal red bar cuts through the center with the initials
Small round silver pin with circle half blue and half white in centre. The pin is bordered by laurel wreath. Wording at the bottom:
Lapel pin in the shape of a small Matryoshka doll on an orange plastic background.
Lapel pin in the shape of a rectangle and divided into three sections. The first section at the bottom is turquoise with a skate. Above and to the left is a red square with a hammer and sickle . To the right is a white square with five Olympic rings.
Circular gold medal inside a plexiglass and white plastic case. On the front is the Sapporo symbols and the wording: