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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

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