Trophy

Object number2010.32.1 a,b

Manufacturer Weidlich Brothers Manufacturing Company

Date1935

OriginBridgeport, CT

Mediumsilver

Credit LineGift of Earl Douglas Childs

DescriptionSilver trophy, with handles, one handle is detached. Round silver base. Engraved dedication information on body. Maker information on base.Dimensions4 x 2.625 x 2.125 in. (10.2 x 6.7 x 5.4 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Engraved, "IN / APPRECIATION / TO / MRS. DAISY LAMPKIN / N.A.A.C.P. / BALTO. 1935 BRANCH".
Marks(a)
Text on base "W.B. / MFG.CO. / 4151".
Historical NotesPart of a collection belonging to civil and women's rights activist Daisy Lampkin. The trophy was awarded to Daisy Lampkin by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in recognition of her achievements in the fight for civil rights. Lampkin was the Vice President of the Pittsburgh Courier, national field secretary for the NAACP, influential member of the National Council of Negro Women, and, for 40 years, President of the Lucy Stone League.

Previous owner Daisy E. Lampkin (1883 - 1965)

Related institution Pittsburgh Courier (1907 - 1966)

Related institution Lucy Stone League

Related institution National Council of Negro Women

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