Drawing

Object number2012.6.37

Date1967

Mediumpaper; various inks; crayon(?)

Credit LineGift of Jonnie Guerra

DescriptionBlack marker drawing with blue and red crayon(?) and blue ink accents. Sports message written on top. Image of a Pittsburgh Pirate player wearing baseball uniform, glove on proper right hand, tossing a baseball in the air with proper left hand. Pirate character sitting on player's shoulders wearing striped shirt, pants and boots, with saber attached to red and white polka dotted waistband; matching bandana,which is beneath crown, around head. Pirate holds a mirror in proper left hand, with music notes drawn in front as if he's singing. Both on a dock with the sea and a pirate ship on right side; written on flag on ship is ship name.Dimensions13 x 8.5 in. (33 x 21.6 cm)
Signed"Sandy" in bottom right corner.
InscriptionsWritten on top: "IT WILL BE GOOD TO BE A / PIRATE KING IN 1967."

Pirate character has text on crown "NL 1967".

Written on flag on ship: "JOLLY TURK".
Historical NotesDrawing made by an inmate at Western State Penitentiary. Eugene "Turk" Guerra was employed as at guard at Western State Penitentiary from April 1, 1951 to November 30th, 1983.

Related institution Pittsburgh Pirates (founded 1887)

Related institution Western Penitentiary

Previous owner Eugene Guerra

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