Trophy

Object number97.148.3

Date1938

MediumWood; Ferrous metal; Non-ferrous; Metal; Twine; Wire cable

Credit LineTransfer from Transportation & Technology Museum

DescriptionTrophy consisting of a bright yellow wooden trapezoidal platform with mounted letters and a copper double fin blade mounted front center top of base. Brass-colored figurine of boater hunched forward in boat atop cresting wave mounted in right corner. Mounted above all is a miniature reproduction Class M motor complete w/ moving parts. Trophy information engraved in non-ferrous metal plate at top.Dimensions11 x 10.875 x 6.5 in. (27.9 x 27.6 x 16.5 cm)
InscriptionsOn trophy plate: "CLASS 'M' HIGH POINT / 1938 / MARY ALTMAN"
Marks"LR219" in red paint on top front of platform
Historical NotesAwarded to Mary Altman, who along with her husband raced boats locally. Jimmy and Mary Altman of New Kensington took up outboard boating in 1927, after several years of dirt track auto racing. According to Jimmy, boat racing was “more fun and a lot safer than racing the old fronty Fords.” Their daughter, Ethel, joined in at age 14 and began winning races with her Class M (midget) hydroplane. She won the U.S. National Championship in 1946 and 1948.Label TextIn a sport dominated by men, Mary Altman proved that women could compete and win. The Mid Eastern Outboard Association awarded her this trophy for being Class M high point champion.

Related person Mary Altman

Related institution Mid Eastern Outboard Association

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