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Pin, Award

Object number2011.79.4

Manufacturer Pittsburgh Emblem Company

Date1930-1931

OriginPittsburgh, PA

Mediumvarious metals; enamel; brass

Credit LineGift of Katherine Phillips

DescriptionCircular brass pin with blue enamel. Printed in gold in enamel is commemorative information, school information, and years. In center, embossed design of crossed rods with circles on ends, with an X in background.Dimensions0.75 x 0.75 in. (1.9 x 1.9 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in gold in enamel: "EXERCISE LEADER / DEPT. OF HYGIENE"; "PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS / 1930-1931".
MarksMaker's information on reverse "PITTSBURGH / EMBLEM CO / PITTSBURGH 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

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