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Commemorative

Object number2011.76.5

Manufacturer Jean Crowell Studio

Date1962

MediumMetal/Paper

Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Edward James

DescriptionBeige metal tray with gold accent on top edge. Vertical open decorative slits on edges; open holes on side for carrying purposes. Attached in center is a wedding invitation; border accented in black and gold paint.Dimensions13.625 x 17.75 x 1.5 in. (34.6 x 45.1 x 3.8 cm)
InscriptionsInvitation's text "Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Alexander Bolden / request the honour of your presence / at the marriage of their daughter / Joan Ada / to / Doctor Edward Exodus James / on Sunday, the twenty-sixth of August / Nineteen hundred and sixty-two / at half after five o'clock / Heinz Memorial Chapel / Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania".
MarksLabel text "Specially dedicated for / [blank space] / by Jean Crowell Studio".
Historical NotesDr. Edward James was medical director and founder of Coraopolis Health Center. Dr. James practiced family medicine in Coraopolis from 1958 to 2010, and operated the Health Center from 1984 to 2010. His wife, Joan James was the first African American teacher at Sewickley Academy (1978) and was a former Pittsburgh City School District teacher.

Previous owner Dr. Edward Exodus James

Previous owner Joan B. James

Related institution Coraopolis Health Center

Related institution Sewickley Academy

Related institution Pittsburgh Public Schools

Related person Joseph Alexander Bolden

Related person Mrs. Joseph Alexander Bolden

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