Expo Ernie stuffed toy
Significance
This is a soft, fuzzy version of the robot mascot of Expo 86 in Vancouver. “Expo Ernie,” as he was known, was intended to represent the friendly face of future technologies, as he beckoned British Columbia into a new world of speedy public transportation and novel public spectacles.
Date Range
1986
Place of Manufacture
Made in Korea by Expo Souvenirs Ltd., Ontario
Dimensions
35.5 cm high, 32 cm wide, 18 cm deep
Museum Location
Storage
Catalog Number
H986.27.2
Donor
Expo Souvenirs Ltd.
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| Tues | 10am-5pm |
| Wed | 10am-5pm |
| Thurs | 10am-8pm |
| Fri | 10am-5pm |
| Sat | 10am-5pm |
| Sun | 10am-5pm |
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Museum of Vancouver
1100 Chestnut Street
(Vanier Park in Kitsilano)
Vancouver, BC, V6J 3J9
604.736.4431
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