Can, Beer
Object number96.167.117
Retailer
Pittsburgh Brewing Company
Date1987
Mediummetal, paint
Credit LineGift of Ralph W. Friday
DescriptionTwelve-ounce Iron City beer can. One-piece body of aluminum extruded to form a cylinder, with formed-aluminum top having a detachable pull-tab closure. Color-lithographed direct label features image of a running football player with large block letters featuring product message "You're In For A Game". Band of red-circle Iron City trademarks surround the can at top edge. On rear of can, blue and yellow shield-in-ring logo with text commemorating bicentennial of the University of Pittsburgh. Dimensions4.75 x 2.625 in. (12.1 x 6.7 cm)InscriptionsColor-lithographed direct label has large block text "You're In For A Game".
On rear of can, blue and yellow shield-in-ring logo with text "Bicentennial PITT 1787-1987".
MarksBand of red-circle Iron City trademarks surround the can at top edge.
Historical NotesSpecial edition, limited-production beer can commemorating the University of Pittsburgh Bicentennial of 1987. This can has never been filled with product, and may have been given to the donor, Ralph Friday, as a souvenir by a business associate at Pittsburgh Brewing Company.Label TextThroughout the twentieth century, various Pittsburgh breweries and bottlers have produced colorful and unique beverage containers.
Related institution
University of Pittsburgh
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