Medal
Object number2011.79.1
Manufacturer
Heeren Brothers and Company
(founded 1867)
Date1931
Mediumvarious metals; polyester blend; sterling silver
Credit LineGift of Katherine Phillips
DescriptionMedal with black and gold, vertically striped ribbon. Sterling silver oval medal attached via ring to bottom of ribbon. Embossed on obverse of medal is text with image at center of sneaker with wings.Dimensions3.25 x 1.375 in. (8.3 x 3.5 cm)InscriptionsEmbossed on obverse: "PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS / DEPARTMENT OF HYGIENE"; in center: "G S A / 1931" with image of sneaker with wings.
MarksMaker's marks on reverse side includes "...HEERENBROS..." and "STERLING".
Historical NotesDepartment of Hygiene award medal 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
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Related institution
First Presbyterian Church
Terms
On View
Not on view
c. 1950
c. 1945
