Drawing

Object number2012.6.38

Date1967

Mediumpaper; lead pencil

Credit LineGift of Jonnie Guerra

DescriptionPencil drawing on marigold paper of a Pittsburgh Pirate player swiftly running in the air. Wearing uniform with hat and team name on jersey. Below him is a baseball field/diamond.Dimensions11.25 x 8.5 in. (28.6 x 21.6 cm)
Signed"Sans"[?] in bottom left corner.
InscriptionsWearing uniform with "P" on hat, and "PiRATES" on jersey.

Text to right of image: "GO! / GO! / 1967 / BUCCO'S".
Historical NotesDrawing made by an inmate at Western State Penitentiary. Eugene "Turk" Guerra was employed as at guard at Western State Penitentiary from April 1, 1951 to November 30th, 1983.

Related institution Pittsburgh Pirates (founded 1887)

Related institution Western Penitentiary

Previous owner Eugene Guerra

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