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Towel

Object number2008.11.2

Manufacturer McArthur

Date2007

MediumCotton; ink; paper; plastic

Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection

DescriptionRectangular yellow cotton Terrible Towel. Screen-printed on front is object information. Bordering the words on the lower right and left is the Steelers 75th Anniversary logo.Dimensions25.25 x 16 in. (64.1 x 40.6 cm)
InscriptionsScreen-printed on front, "MYRON COPE'S OFFICIAL / THE / terrible / towel TM / A PITTSBURGH ORIGINAL".

Bordering the words on the lower right and left is the Steelers 75th Anniversary logo.
Attached at the top left corner via plastic is an "OFFICIALLY LICENSED" paper tag with holographic NFL sticker and UPC sticker.
MarksAttached to backside, left hem: white fabric tag with blue and red text "M / McARTHUR / RN98190 / Exclusive of Ornamentation". Washing instructions on opposite side.
Historical NotesTerrible Towel, originally created by Pittsburgh Steelers commentator Myron Cope, commemorating the 75th season of the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise, which began in 1933 and was celebrated during the 2007 season. The fifth-oldest franchise in the NFL, the Steelers were founded on July 8, 1933, by Arthur Joseph Rooney, were originally named the Pittsburgh Pirates. Over the years, they have won five Super Bowls.

Related person Myron Cope (1929 - 2008)

Related institution Pittsburgh Steelers

Related institution National Football League

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