Handkerchief

Object number2008.36.4

Date1991

MediumCotton; ink

Credit LineGift of Elaine Linkenheimer

DescriptionGold cotton handkerchief, with black and white screen printed front: including team information, image of skull and crossbones, and sponsor information. Black embroidered border.Dimensions14.75 x 15.625 in. (37.5 x 39.7 cm)
InscriptionsBlack and white screen printed front: "PIRATES / 1991 / N.L. EAST / CHAMPS / BUC FEVER" and in bottom left corner "KDKA / TV+RADIO" and in bottom right corner "GIANT / EAGLE".
Historical NotesSouvenir handkerchief celebrating the Pittsburgh Pirates 1991 National League championship series against the Atlanta Braves. Despite having the best record in the National League, the Pirates lost that memorable series to the Braves, 3 games to 4. Part of a collection related to donor Elaine Linkenheimer's family and local Pittsburgh history.

Related institution Giant Eagle, Inc.

Related institution KDKA 1020

Related institution Pittsburgh Pirates (founded 1887)

Related institution Atlanta Braves

Subjects

Terms

On View

Not on view