Bag, Golf
Object number2002.91.1 a,b
Attributed to
Atlantic Products Corporation
Date1927-1928
MediumLeather; Thread; Rubber; Metal; Metal plating; Composite sheeting; Ink
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
DescriptionLeather golf bag with paper tagDimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 46 × 11 × 8 in. (116.8 × 27.9 × 20.3 cm)Inscriptions(a) Composition tag printed with "Jack Kennedy Professional / Fox Chapel Golf Club C.L. Flaccus..."
(b) Paper tag has hand-writing in pencil: "C L Flaccus". On back read: "360"
Marks(a) Molded base reads: "PATENTS PENDING / A.P. CORP. -- TRENTON N.J.".
(b) Maker's mark information reads: "DENNISON MFG. CO. U.S.A.".
Historical NotesThis bag retains a tag from the pro shop of Jack Kennedy, who served as Golf Professional at the Fox Chapel Country Club 1921-1928. Part of a collection of golf equipment. These objects dating from 1900-1930 document the story of golf in this region in the early 20th century and can be linked to important local pros, such as Jack Kennedy (Pittsburgh and Fox Chapel Golf Clubs), Jack Dingwell (Allegheny Country Club and Edgeworth), Edward Melvin (Riverside Country Club), and George Underwood (Butler Country Club or Alcoma). These pros were important to the history of golf in the region, they were educators and coaches and also the primary suppliers for golf clubs.Label TextPro shops of the early 20th century were similar to today, carrying bags, like this leather one from Jack Kennedy's shop at Fox Chapel Country Club. The paper tag identifies the owner as C.L. Flaccus.
Related institution
Fox Chapel Golf Club
Previous owner
C. L. Flaccus
Related person
Jack Kennedy
On View
On view
c. 1830
Atlantic Manufacturing Company
1983-1984
1840-1849
