Pennant
Object number2015.15.19
Datec. 1940
MediumFelt/Thread/Cloth/Fabric
Credit LineGift of Robert Fisher
DescriptionBlack, gold, and orange, triangular, felt pennant. The main body of the flag is black. Starting on the left is a long vertical yellow piece that sits on the pennant. This piece has four strings coming off of it. Two strings are at the top, while two are at the bottom, they would be used to tie the pennant to an object. To the right there is a black and gold and orange sticker of a man running with a football. The man has black pants, shoes and helmet, and a yellow jersey with player number on it. Behind him appears to be a factory perhaps symbolizing the steel industry. To the right is the team name written in yellow.Dimensions12.063 x 33.938 in., 0.125 in. (30.6 x 86.2 cm, 0.3 cm)InscriptionsThe man has a yellow jersey with the number "12" on it.
To the right is "PITTSBURGH / STEELERS" written in yellow.
Historical NotesPart of a collection that documents the Fisher, Keltz, and Kenyon families. The majority of the collection is related to the WWII service of brothers Walt and Robert Fisher. Robert Fisher served in the Pacific theater, particularly in the Philippines. Walter Fisher was in the Airborne, Medical Corps.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Steelers
Subjects
On View
Not on view1976
1990
1977-1980
1917-1919