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Medal, Prize

Object number2014.55.8

Manufacturer Dieges & Clust

Date1926

MediumMetal//Brass

Credit LineGift of William H. Rough

DescriptionSwimming prize medal. Circular brass medal with two loops at top.Dimensions2 x 0.188 x 1.5 in. (5.1 x 0.5 x 3.8 cm)
InscriptionsFront of medal has raised text along top half perimeter "ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN ASSN. OF THE A.A.U." and a classical relief of a seated woman holding a feather and a shield with raised text "AMA"; below her perch are three athletes.

Back of medal has a border of laurel leaves in relief, inscribed text in the center "PLUNGE / WOMEN / 1925".
MarksBack of medal has inscribed text at bottom: above bird "D&C" and "10KT.", and inscribed along bottom edge is "DIEGES&CLUST".
Historical NotesThis medal was awarded to Helen MacCloskey Rough. Manus MacCloskey immigrated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from Dungiven, Ireland, sometime in the 1840s. He worked on the river as a riverboat man, delivering coal from Pittsburgh to New Orleans prior to the Civil War. His grandson, James Edward MacCloskey, Jr., married Helen Irwin and they had two daughters. One of their daughters, Helen MacCloskey Rough, was an aviatrix.

Previous owner Helen MacCloskey Rough

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