Costume, Dress-Up

Object number2004.161.1 a-e

Date1990-2000

MediumFabric; Plastic

Credit LineGift of Frank Furko.

DescriptionCat Steelers costume consisting of a t-shirt, miniature baseball cap, bandana, sunglasses, and toy football.Dimensionsa) length: 12" width: 21"
b) length: 3.5" width: 3" height: 2"
c) length: 13" width: 16.5"
d) length: 4.5 width: 5" height: 2.75"
e) length: 4" width: 3.5" height: 3.5"
Inscriptions(a)
Center front and back of the shirt have text "Steelers" above the number "12".

(c)
Corner of bandana has text "Steelers" printed in yellow.
Center of bandana has a ring of Steelers logos with "NFL Branded" written beside them.

(e)
Each side has text "Steelers" in gold.
Bottom of football has text "TEAM NFL" in one panel and "Sports Stuff" on the other with manufacturer's information below.
Marks(b)
Tag inside hat has text "TEAM NFL".

(e)
Printed on bottom "SPORTS STUFF/ A DIVISION OF GOOD STUFF corporation / LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101".
Historical NotesTerrible Meow Costume worn by famous Pittsburgh cat Pudgie Wudgie to Steelers games in the 1990s. Pudgie Wudgie was an orange tabby who rarely left the house without clothes and usually had a trick to perform. He and his owner, Frank Furko, frequently attended animal-related charity events, Steelers tailgate parties, and local schools. Pudgie Wudgie appeared in national magazines and television shows.

Related institution Pittsburgh Steelers

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