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Sweater

Object number2010.4.2

Manufacturer Lowe and Campbell Athletic Goods

Datec. 1957

Mediumwool; cotton; plastic

Credit LineGift of Richard Mitchell

DescriptionNavy blue sweater. Five plastic buttons down front. Three red horizontal stripes on proper left sleeve. Red letter "W" patch with navy blue accents; an image of football at top of patch. Two side pockets.Dimensions30 x 18.5 x 25.75 in. (76.2 x 47 x 65.4 cm)
InscriptionsRed letter patch with navy blue accents, "W".

Embroidered patch on inner lining, proper left, red on blue, "D. Mitchell".
MarksLabels in collar: red and black, "LOWE & CAMPBELL / LC / ATLETIC GOODS" ; blue, "DRY / CELAN / ONLY" ; black, "42".
Historical NotesWilkinsburg high school WPIAL AA letter sweater that belonged to donor Richard Mitchell. Donor Richard Mitchell played for Wilkinsburg High School in the 1950s and his father played for the championship Mt. Pleasant Ramsay football team in high school and then went on to serve as an official from the 1940s through the 1980s.

Related institution Wilkinsburg High School

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