Charm
Object number2011.79.2
Manufacturer
J. L. Steinsapir
Date1931
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumBrass
Credit LineGift of Katherine Phillips
DescriptionBrass rectangular charm with embossed image of a female in a toga holding a palm branch in proper right hand, and a torch in her proper left hand. Metal ring attached to top.Dimensions1.5 x 0.75 in. (3.8 x 1.9 cm)InscriptionsText: "P / E"; "PHYSICAL / EFFICIENCY"; on left side of female, vertically, "PITTSBURGH / HIGH SCHOOLS"; on right side of female, "A SOUND / MIND / IN / A SOUND / BODY / DEPT / OF / HYGIENE".
MarksEmbossed maker's information on reverse "J.L. STEINSAPIR / PITTSBURGH, PA."
Historical NotesCharm given to Elizabeth Winkler, who was a star athlete in basketball and swimming at South High School in the early 1930s. After graduating in 1935, she worked as a monitor at First Presbyterian Church's summer camp in Somerville, Pennsylvania. She died at 20 years of age when she fell down steps at a New Year's Eve party.
Previous owner
Elizabeth Winkler
Related institution
South High School
Related institution
First Presbyterian Church
On View
Not on view
Erwin Schofer
Graco Awards Manufacturing, Inc.
c. 1950
c. 1974
1999
2011
