Sweater
Object number2005.115.1
Manufacturer
San Francisco Knitting Mills, Inc.
Date1969
MediumFabric/yarn/metal
Credit LineGift of Carole Lee Duffy
DescriptionNavy blue knit sweater with zip front; two side pockets; small knit collar; ribbed cuffs; embroidery on upper, proper left side is player last name and status; sewn-on embroidered patch in the shape of a football on the lower, proper right side.DimensionsLength from neck to bottom hem:26.75 inches
Length of sleeve: 27.25 inches
InscriptionsEmbroidery on upper, proper left side that reads: "Duffy / Captain"; sewn-on embroidered patch in the shape of a football on the lower, proper right side that reads: "Pittsburgh / 6 Duffy 9 / 21 / Herricanes" portions in cursive.
MarksLabel inside collar at back center:
Left side of label reads: "[image of US flag] / MADE / IN / U.S.A."; right side of label reads: "San Francisco / Knitting / Mills, Inc."
Historical NotesLetter sweater belonged to Carole Duffy. Carole was inducted into the Minor Pro Football Hall of Fame from Pennsylvania and the Tri-State Region, Women's Football division. The ceremony took place in Sarasota, Florida on October 18, 2003.
Previous owner
Carole Lee Duffy
Related institution
Minor Football League
Related institution
Minor Professional Football League
Related institution
Minor Pro Football Hall of Fame
Related institution
Pittsburgh Herricanes
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