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Magnet, Refrigerator

Object number2014.43.15

Manufacturer Roadside Magnets

Date2007

OriginNorth Wales, PA

MediumPlastic(?)/Rubber(?)/Ink

Credit LineGift of John Cigna

DescriptionFlat rubber or plastic magnet shaped like the roadside historical markers of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC).Dimensions2.688 x 1.875 in., 0.031 in. (6.8 x 4.8 cm, 0.1 cm)
InscriptionsFront has blue background and yellow decoration: "[Pennsylvania coat of arms] / RADIO STATION KDKA / World's first commercial / station began operating / November 2, 1920, when / KDKA reported Harding- / Cox election returns / from a makeshift studio / at the East Pittsburgh / Works of Westinghouse. / Music, sports, talks, and / special events were soon / being regularly aired. / PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION 1990" .
MarksBack has round ink stamp at center with text "COPYRIGHT © 2007 / RoadsideMagnets.com / P.O. Box 1545 / North Wales, PA 19454 / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED".
Historical NotesOwned by John Cigna.

Previous owner John Cigna

Related institution KDKA 1020

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