Can, Beer
Object number96.167.115
Retailer
Pittsburgh Brewing Company
Date1980
Mediummetal, paint
Credit LineGift of Ralph W. Friday
DescriptionTwelve-ounce Iron City beer can.Dimensions4.75 x 2.625 in. (12.1 x 6.7 cm)MarksFull-color lithographed direct label has printed text "The Team of the Decade - 1980 Pittsburgh Steelers".
At top of can is a band of repeated Iron City red circle trademarks.
Historical NotesSpecial-edition limited-production Iron City beer can issued to commemorate the 1980 Super Bowl victory of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The container is sealed but was never filled, and may have been given to the donor, Ralph Friday, as a souvenir by a business associate at Pittsburgh Brewing Company.Label TextThroughout the twentieth century, various Pittsburgh breweries and bottlers have produced colorful and unique beverage containers.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Steelers
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