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Bust

Object number2008.92.7

Date1952

Mediummetal, paint, felt

Credit LineGift of Edward J. Reis

DescriptionMetal bust of Westinghouse Tuff Guy painted gold; square base. Man turned toward right with arms crossed in front of chest; wearing a chef's hat (toque) and winking his right eye.Dimensions5.062 x 2.312 x 3 in. (12.9 x 5.9 x 7.6 cm)
InscriptionsChef's hat with "TUFF GUY" across the bottom.

On front of base in raised letters "WESTINGHOUSE / TUFF GUY / 1952".
Historical NotesMetal bust of Westinghouse Tuff Guy. According to Ed Reis, The Westinghouse "Tuff Guys" were Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company employees who attended cooking classes held at the East Pittsburgh Plant from 1936 to 1956.

Related institution Westinghouse Tuff Guys

Related institution Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (1886 - 1945)

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