Sock, Sport

Object number2009.2.2 a,b

Date2006

MediumSynthetic blend

Credit LineGift of Pam Simmons

DescriptionKnee-high socks.Dimensions25 x 3 in. (63.5 x 7.6 cm)
Historical NotesTraveling team uniform socks of the Steel Hurtin', the travel team of the Steel City Derby Demons. The Steel City Derby Demons are Pittsburgh's only women's flat track roller derby league. The Demons league is comprised of four teams: "The Bitch Doctors," "The Hot Metal Hellions," "The Slumber Party Slashers," and "The Wrecking Dolls." They also have two traveling teams comprised of members of the four league teams: "The Steel Hurtin' " is the A-Team/Varsity team, and the "B-Unit" is the B-team/Junior Varsity team. The Demons compete, or "bout" with each other and other leagues; there are nearly 80 women's flat track derby teams in the continental U.S. to date.

Related institution Steel City Derby Demons

Related institution Steel Hurtin’

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