Fragment
Object number2016.41.6
Date1993
MediumMetal
Credit LineGift of Joseph D'Andrea
DescriptionPlaque plate commemorating Joseph F. D'Andrea.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 8.5 × 6 × 0.031 in. (21.6 × 15.2 × 0.1 cm)InscriptionsGold inscribed text on front "Presented To / JOSEPH F. D'ANDREA / IN GRATEFUL APPRECIATION / FOR DEDICATED SERVICE / IN THE RESTORATION / OF THE / CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS / MONUMENT. / Sons of Columbus Of America, Inc. / October 9, 1993 / John R. Paciotta / National President".
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
Related person
John R. Paciotta
Related institution
Sons of Columbus of America, Inc.
Subjects
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1992
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