Pin, Award
Object number2011.79.3
Manufacturer
Heeren Brothers and Company
(founded 1867)
Date1930-1931
OriginPittsburgh, PA
Mediumvarious metals; polyester blend
Credit LineGift of Katherine Phillips
DescriptionBrass pin with embossed image of a sneaker with wings in center. Straight pin on back.Dimensions0.875 x 0.875 in. (2.2 x 2.2 cm)InscriptionsText: "PITTSBURGH / PUBLIC / SCHOOLS"; "A / L"; "1930-1931" ; "DEPT. OF / HYGIENE".
MarksOn reverse "HEERENBROS...CO. / PGH. PA."
Historical NotesPin given to Elizabeth Winkler, who was a star athlete in basketball and swimming at South High School in the early 1930s. After graduating in 1935, she worked as a monitor at First Presbyterian Church's summer camp in Somerville, Pennsylvania. She died at 20 years of age when she fell down steps at a New Year's Eve party.
Previous owner
Elizabeth Winkler
Related institution
South High School
Related institution
First Presbyterian Church
Related institution
Pittsburgh Public Schools
On View
Not on view
c. 1950
