Costume, Performance
Object number2008.63.1
Manufacturer
PST
Date1970-2004
MediumCotton; various plastics; paper
Credit LineGift of Bob Pfaff
DescriptionWhite cotton laboratory coat television costume. Long sleeves. Three clear plastic buttons. One proper left breast pocket; two side pockets.Dimensions30 in. (76.2 cm)MarksLabel: "PST 36 53233 / STYLE-509 WH / 65% POLYESTER / 35% COTTON / WASH WARM-TUMBLE DRY / REMOVE AND HANG PROMPTLY".
Tag in collar area: "0070580139 / 1002 9308 / 509-PS / 36 / $15.00".
Historical NotesMyron Cope dressed as a doctor during television skits on WTAE, where he would "examine" the opposing team's good and bad points through his "Cope-ra-scope," Cope's version of a crystal ball. This lab coat was used as part of that comedic persona. Myron Cope (January 23, 1929 - February 27, 2008)--born Myron Sidney Kopelman--was a sports journalist, radio personality, and sportscaster best known as "the voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers."
Related institution
Pittsburgh Steelers
Related person
Myron Cope
(1929 - 2008)
Related institution
WTAE-TV
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