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T-Shirt

Object number2015.101.1

Date1979

MediumCotton, thread, ink

Credit LineIn memory of Edward "Buddy" Farrell

DescriptionWhite t-shirt with navy blue band around collar and the ends of both sleeves. In the center is an image of two clown's faces with the one on the left wearing a white sailor's hat and frowning while the one on the right is laughing and wearing a white skull cap. Around the image is black lettering.Dimensions26.25 x 30.5 x 0.75 in. (66.7 x 77.5 x 1.9 cm)
InscriptionsAround the image in black lettering reads: "PITTSBURGH / 1979 REGATTA / WATER CLOWNS".
Historical NotesRonald "Whitey" Baldinger t-shirt. Whitey was a local water performance clown who first performed at local swim clubs in the 1950s. He chose a patriotic theme to differentiate himself from other performance clowns. His performances were often with his clown partner Edward "Buddy" Farrell. Whitey and Buddy were instrumental in formed TRIAD, the precursor to the Three Rivers Regatta. They performed every year at the TRIAD festival both driving boats and water skiing.

Previous owner Ronald Baldinger

Related person Edward Farrell

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