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Object number2016.41.5

Date1992

MediumMetal

Credit LineGift of Joseph D'Andrea

DescriptionPlaque plate commemorating Joseph F. D'Andrea.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 8.563 × 5.563 × 0.063 in. (21.8 × 14.1 × 0.2 cm)
InscriptionsGold inscribed text on front "COLUMBUS 500 / Presents to / JOSEPH D'ANDREA / In Grateful Recognition / Of Outstanding / Leadership, Dedication, / And / Service to All People. / October 10, 1992".
Historical NotesThe plaque plates document Joseph D'Andrea's efforts in celebrating Columbus’s 500th anniversary in Pittsburgh in 1992 and his role in fixing the Columbus statue in Schenley Park after it was defaced the same year. Joseph D’Andrea was born in Roccamandolfi, a village in the Italian region of Molise, province of Isernia. Late in his career, he was bestowed the position of honorary Vice Consul of Italy in Pittsburgh and was honored by different organizations in Italy because of his role.

Previous owner Joseph F. D'Andrea

Related person Christopher Columbus

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