Softball
Object number2003.44.9
Manufacturer
de Beer & Son, Inc.
Date1960-1969
OriginHaiti
MediumLeather; Stitching; Core material
Credit LineGift of Beatrice Harper
DescriptionSoftball with white leather cover and white stitching.DimensionsCircumference of softball - 12MarksManufacturer markings stamped on cover in black ink: "deBeer & Son, Inc. / (two baseball design) / Est. 1889 / THE OFFICIAL / STEAM WELDED / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / HAITI..."
Historical NotesObject belonged to Mildred Martin Allen, who helped to develop the Tri-Boro Softball League and served as its commissioner during much of its existence from 1960-1976. She also played and coached the Satellites softball team (1960-1976). Donated by Mildred Allen's daughter, Beatrice M. Harper.
Related institution
Satellites
Related institution
Tri-Boro Softball League
(1960 - 1975)
Previous owner
Mildred Martin Allen
(1924 - 2003)
On View
On view
1969-1970
1970
John Shaw & Sons
2005
