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Object number2008.53.8

Framed by Lois Guinn Framing and Art Gallery

Date2008

OriginMcMurray, PA

MediumWood; glass; various papers; various metals; plastic

Credit LineGift of the Orstein Family

DescriptionWooden framed assemblage with colorless glass and black background. On left side: beige printed informational profile sheet about Orstein, followed by a colored printed picture of her, and three detailed categories. On right side is a colored photograph of Kaitlyn Orstein swimming; below photo: a rectangular gold plate with round-cut corners and engraved with name and college information. Back: brown paper backing; three sticker labels (two silver foil, one white) and one black stamp; two clear plastic wall bumpers on bottom corners.Dimensions22.5 x 1 x 16 in. (57.2 x 2.5 x 40.6 cm)
InscriptionsOn left side: beige printed paper sheet titled, "Kaitlyn E. Orstein Profile" followed by three detailed categories: "Washington & Jefferson College Accomplishments", "International Competition Accomplishments", and "Mt. Lebanon High School Accomplishments".

On right side below photo: a rectangular gold plate engraved, "KAITLYN E. ORSTEIN / WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON COLLEGE / 2004-2008".
MarksBack: three sticker labels (two silver foil, one white) and one black stamp:
Top foil tag: "TruGuard / UV Protection" followed by explantion of product and cleaning instructions.
Center foil tag: on a banner: "1988 / Lois Guinn Framing / 20th / ANNIVERSARY / 2008".
Bottom white tag: "Lois Guinn Framing / & Art Gallery / 3339 Washington Rd. McMurray, PA 15317 / 724.941.5001 / www.loisguinngallery.com".
Black stamp: "APR 02 2008".
Historical NotesAssemblage created for swimmer Kaitlyn E. Orstein, a Mt. Lebanon native and Washington & Jefferson senior, who won numerous awards and broke records during her young championship career. Kaitlyn Orstein grew up in Mt. Lebanon, attending Mt. Lebanon High School. As a record-breaking teen swimmer, she received the Dapper Dan High School Female Athlete of the Year award in 2004. Her collegiate swimming career at Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pa., was filled with national--being a five-time national champion and an 11-time All-American--and international--collecting five gold medals for Team USA in the 2006 Maccabi Australia International Games--championships.

Previous owner Kaitlyn E. Orstein

Related institution Mt. Lebanon High School

Related institution National Collegiate Athletic Association

Related institution Washington and Jefferson College

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