Commemorative

Object number2001.100.2

Date2001

MediumCotton; Dye; Inks; Paper; Plastic

Credit LineGift of Myron Cope

DescriptionRectangle shaped cotton towel dyed bright yellow. Looped pile on both faces and bound at edges with twisted yarn fringe at ends. Tace is printed in thermoset inks with Terrible Towel logo and full-color Heinz Field logo. Black text above and below logos. Merchandising tag attached at upper left with plastic swift tack. Signature in marker at upper right corner.Dimensions0.125 x 15.375 x 23.25 in. (0.3 x 39.1 x 59.1 cm)
SignedUpper right corner: Myron Cope
InscriptionsMYRON COPE'S OFFICIAL/The terrible towel/A PITTSBURGH ORIGINAL/Inaugural Season 2001/Heinz Field
MarksManufacturer’s label tag sewn onto back of towel.

Manufaturer's paper tag attached with a swift tack at upper left corner.
Historical NotesThis Terrible Towel, a promotional item for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was autographed by radio broadcaster Myron Cope. It was made to commemorate the inaugural season at the Heinz Field football stadium, 2001

Related institution Pittsburgh Steelers

Related person Myron Cope (1929 - 2008)

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